(Labrador City, NL) February 16, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Labrador West arrested a man for impaired driving.

On Friday (Feb. 13) shortly before 11:30 a.m., Operational Patrol Services received a report of a possible impaired driver near the hospital on Route 500.

Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle at a home nearby. As a result of the investigation, the 48-year-old was charged with impaired driving and had his driver’s license suspended. He was released to appear in Provincial 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 # 2026-9830

 

Cst. Stephanie Myers, #874
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658