(Corner Brook, NL) July 9, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has arrested a dangerous driver in Corner Brook.

Shortly after noon on Tuesday (July 7), a member of RNC Traffic Services West, observed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign in the area of Clarence Street in Corner Brook. The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop after however, the operator fled, driving recklessly.

A short while later the vehicle was located unoccupied on Station Road. Through CCTV footage officers were able to identify the 26-year-old female driver. At approximately 2:40 p.m., the driver was located and arrested for flight from police and dangerous operation of a vehicle. She was also ticketed for not having insurance and for failing to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle was seized. The accused 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 # 2026-43588

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