(Corner Brook, NL) July 10, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) arrested an ATV driver in Corner Brook.

Operational Patrol Services observed an off-road vehicle travelling on the shoulder of the Trans-Canada Highway between Steady Brook and Corner Brook around 10:45 p.m. yesterday (July 9) and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

The driver stopped long enough for the officers to get a plate number before fleeing. In the interest of public safety officers did not pursue. The ATV was later located abandoned on a trail off Confederation Drive at which time it was seized. A male matching the description of the driver was located and arrested nearby.

The 37-year-old from Deer Lake is facing criminal charges of flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor-vehicle. He was also ticketed with various offences under the Highway Traffic Act and Off-Road Vehicles Act including driving while suspended, operating without a license, and having no insurance. He will appear in court at a later date.

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 # 2026-44121

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca