(Labrador City, NL) May 6, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Labrador City has arrested a man for dangerous driving.

Just before 3 a.m. Sunday (May 4) Operational Patrol Services attempted to stop a vehicle that was observed driving at a high rate of speed in the area of Hudson Drive. The vehicle failed to stop for police and a short pursuit was initiated before being discontinued in the interest of public safety. This same vehicle was located multiple times by officers in a three-hour period being driven in a dangerous manner.

The suspect vehicle and the 37-year-old male driver were later located at his residence. He was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police. He 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 # 2025-27643

 

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