(Corner Brook, NL) September 15, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has seized two vehicles following traffic stops on the west coast.

On Friday evening (Sept. 12), Operational Patrol Services conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Lewin Parkway. The operator, a 39-year-old male, was determined to be suspended from driving, and was operating a vehicle without an insurance policy. The operator was issued tickets for the offences, and his vehicle was seized.

On Saturday (Sept. 13) at approximately 1 p.m., Operational Patrol Services observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on the Trans-Canada Highway near Little Rapids. A traffic stop was conducted, and the operator was determined to be suspended from driving. The 31-year-old male was issued tickets for driving while suspended, defective equipment, and speeding. His vehicle was also seized.

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 # 2025-63661, 2025-63856

 

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