(Labrador City, NL) May 9, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) in Labrador City arrested a male for impaired driving in a school zone.

On Friday (May 9) at 8:20 a.m., RNC Operational Patrol Services (OPS) in Labrador City were conducting school patrols in the area of Bartlett Drive when they observed a vehicle speeding in a school zone. Officers conducted a traffic stop, and the operator was believed to be impaired by alcohol.

The 30-year-old male from Wabush was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and issued a summary offence ticket for speeding in a school zone. His driver’s license was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded. The accused was released to appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

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 # 2025-28895

 

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