(Corner Brook, NL) August 17, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) seized two vehicles related to impaired driving following separate weekend incidents in Corner Brook.

Operational Patrol Services responded to a concerned citizen’s report of suspected impaired driving around 9:30 a.m. Friday (Aug. 14), on Riverside Drive.

Officers located the vehicle and the 61-year-old male driver failed a roadside screening test and was subsequently charged with impaired driving and operating over the legal limit. His license was suspended and his vehicle seized. He was released to appear in court at a later date.

Shortly before midnight yesterday (Aug. 16), patrol officers observed a vehicle on the Lewin Parkway driving at inconsistent speeds – initially travelling below the posted speed limit before accelerating to a speed well above the posted limit. Officers conducted a traffic safety stop and the 24-year-old male driver had his vehicle seized and license suspended as the result of impaired driving roadside test results. He was also issued a number of Summary Offence Tickets.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report dangerous and impaired driving directly to police by calling 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2026-53198, 2026-53866

Cst. Stephanie Myers #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca