(St. John’s, NL), August 31, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) issued a driver’s license suspension and seized a vehicle in Paradise overnight.

On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at approximately 12:50 am, RNC OPS observed a vehicle fail to comply with a traffic light on Topsail Road at Carlisle Drive in Paradise. The patrol officer conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle on Topsail Road.

As a result of the investigation following the traffic stop, a 28-year-old male from Paradise was issued a seven-day driver’s license suspension in relation to impairment while operating a motor vehicle. His vehicle was seized and impounded from the scene.

The RNC ask that anyone who may have information to assist the investigation contact the RNC at 729-8000 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can now provide information anonymously on the NL Crime Stoppers Website at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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