(Corner Brook, NL) October 22, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have laid impaired driving charges following a report in Corner Brook.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. on Sunday (Oct. 20), Operational Patrol Services responded to a report of a potentially impaired driver in the area of Park Street. Responding officers located the suspect vehicle in the area minutes later.

Following an investigation, the operator, a 55-year-old man from Stephenville, was charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample. The accused was issued a driving suspension, and his vehicle was seized from the scene. He was released from custody to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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 # 2024-72198

 

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