(Labrador City, NL) April 13, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Labrador City arrested a man on impaired related charges after a tip from the public.

On Saturday (April 12) just before 7 p.m., the RNC received a call regarding a man that smelled of alcohol who had left a convenience store in the area of Grenfell Avenue in Wabush. Officers located the vehicle nearby and conducted a traffic safety stop. After refusing to take the roadside screening device, the 35-year-old male driver was arrested for refusal to comply with demand and resisting arrest.

The 35-year-old male had his vehicle impounded and driver’s license suspended and was released to appear in court at a later date.

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

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File # 2025-22788

Public Communications Unit
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca