(Labrador City, NL) October 29, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a Labrador man on a number of impaired driving charges.

On Monday (Oct. 28) just after 9 p.m. Operational Patrol Services received a complaint from the public that a male, who appeared to be intoxicated, had arrived at a local establishment in a vehicle with front end damage. The driver of the vehicle, a 50-year-old male from Happy Valley-Goose Bay, was arrested and charged with impaired driving, driving over the legal limit, and failing to remain at the scene of a collision. The male had his license suspended and was released to appear in court at a future date.

The RNC is asking anyone with information or CCTV footage to assist this investigation to call 709-944-7602.

The RNC continues to encourage 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 # 2024-74364

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