(St. John’s, NL), February 18, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) seized a vehicle following a traffic stop in St. John’s overnight.

On Friday, February 18, 2022, at approximately 1:00 am, the RNC OPS conducted a traffic safety stop with a vehicle in the west end of St. John’s. The officer determined the operator did not have a valid driver’s license. In addition, the vehicle was being operated without an insurance policy and was unregistered.

As a result of the traffic safety stop, the 36-year-old male operating the vehicle was issued summary offence tickets for the infractions under the Highway Traffic Act. The vehicle was impounded form the scene.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation 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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Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
(709) 729-8658