(Labrador City, NL) October 22, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has issued a driving suspension and seized a vehicle following impaired driving in Labrador City.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 20), Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Luce Street. Responding officers located the suspect vehicle in a nearby parking lot a short time later.

Following an investigation, the operator was found to be impaired by alcohol in contravention of the Highway Traffic Act. The 47-year-old male driver from Bay Roberts was issued a driving suspension.

The RNC is encouraging anyone with information related to dangerous or impaired driving to call 911 immediately. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

 

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File # 2024-72093

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658