(St. John’s, NL), August 13, 2021 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Operational Patrol Services (OPS) arrested a man overnight on an impaired driving related charge.

Shortly after midnight on August 13, 2021, RNC OPS conducted a traffic stop on Pitts Memorial Drive in St. John’s, at which time the officer communicated with the operator of the vehicle. As a result, the patrol services officer made observations which developed suspicion of impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation, a 35-year-old man from Conception Bay South was charged with failure to provide a breath sample, and the vehicle was impounded. The man was released to appear in Provincial Court on a later date.

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