(St. John’s, NL), June 13, 2023 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) tracked down a dangerous driver in Mount Pearl overnight.

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 12:15 am, RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) observed a black sedan driving aggressively near the intersection of Old Placentia Road at Ruth Avenue in Mount Pearl. The OPS officer attempted to conduct a traffic safety stop with the vehicle; however, the vehicle increased speed and fled the area. The officer was able to obtain a license plate from the black sedan while observing its aggressive operation.

A short time later, the RNC OPS located the suspect vehicle in a residential area of Mount Pearl, also identifying the operator.

As a result of the investigation, the 24-year-old male from Mount Pearl operating the vehicle was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, and was issued a summary offence ticket for operating a vehicle while suspended. The vehicle was impounded from the scene in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was released to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

The RNC requests that anyone with information to assist this investigation contact the RNC at 709-729-8000 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 or use the P3Tips app #SayItHere

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 File # 2023-31170

Cst. James Cadigan  #775
Media Relations and Public Communications
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca