(St. John’s, NL), May 17, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services seized a vehicle following a traffic safety stop in Portugal Cove-St. Phillips (PCSP) yesterday.

On Monday, May 16, 2022, at approximately 3:20 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) conducted a traffic safety stop with a vehicle in the area of Bennett’s Road in PCSP. The officer determined the vehicle was being operated without a valid insurance policy. In addition the, operator did not hold a valid driver’s license, and the vehicle was unregistered.

As a result of the investigation, the 37-year-old male operator of the vehicle was issued summary offence tickets in connection with the Highway Traffic Act infractions. The vehicle was seized and impounded from the scene.

The RNC request that anyone with information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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File # 2022-23510

 

Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658