(Labrador City, NL) May 24, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) issued a seven-day license suspension and seized a vehicle in connection with impairment by alcohol after receiving a tip from the public.

On Saturday (May 24) at approximately 2:00 p.m. Operational Patrol Services (OPS) in Labrador West received a call regarding a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic safety stop near the intersection of Route 500 and 503. The male driver was administered the roadside screening device. As a result, he was issued seven-day license suspension and has his vehicle impounded.

The RNC continues to urge the public to report unsafe driving behaviours directly to police. Anyone with information is asked to call 911. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025- 32603

 

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658