(St. John’s, NL), October 12, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) stopped a suspended driver in the metro region last night.

On Monday, October 11, 2021, at approximately 10:30 pm, officers with the RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) conducted a traffic safety stop on Robert E. Howlett Memorial Drive in St. John’s. Officers determined the driver had a suspended license, and was operating without an insurance policy or valid registration.

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old male of Lewin’s Cove was issued summary offense tickets for the Highway Traffic Act infractions and his vehicle was impounded.

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