(Labrador City, NL) November 13, 2024 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Labrador City arrested a male for impaired driving after a tip from the public.

Around 2:30 a.m. today, Operational Patrol Services in Labrador City received a call regarding a male that had left a bar and who was driving a black pickup truck in the area of Humber Avenue. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic safety stop. After failing the roadside screening device, the 24-year-old male driver was arrested for impaired driving and subsequently failed the breathalyzer.

The 24-year-old had his vehicle impounded and was released to appear in court at a later date for charges of driving while impaired and driving over the legal limit.

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 # 2024-77955

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