(ST. JOHN’S, NL), October 31, 2019 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have made an arrest following a traffic stop in the center city.
On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at around 10:00 pm, RNC Operational Patrol Services Division completed a traffic safety stop in the Mundy Pond Road area. In the process of the traffic safety stop, officers observed a tazer inside the vehicle. A 35 year old man operating the vehicle was arrested at the scene without incident. Subsequent to the arrest, officers located a firearm inside the vehicle.
The 35 year old man was charged with two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order, unsafe storage of a firearm, tampering with a serial number, possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, and other weapons offences.
Investigators request that anyone with information regarding this matter 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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RNC File # 2019-61575
Cst. James C. Cadigan, #775
Media Relations Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
(709) 729-8658