(St. John’s, NL), September 16, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) made an arrest following a traffic safety stop on Topsail Road in Paradise.

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at approximately 8:10 pm, officers with the RNC OPS observed a dark coloured SUV driving aggressively on Topsail Road in Paradise. The patrol officer safely conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle a short distance away on Topsail Road.

As a result of the traffic stop, the officer confirmed there to be a warrant in effect for the arrest of the 48-year-old male operator of the vehicle. The male was taken in to custody in connection with the outstanding warrant and held to appear in Provincial Court.

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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File # 2020-58131

 

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