A 41-year-old man who fled from Harbour Grace RCMP at an attempted traffic stop on July 25, 2022, was arrested a short time later and now faces a criminal charge of flight from police.
Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Monday, police attempted to stop a car on Water Street in Carbonear. The vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed. Due to concerns for public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehicle. It was located a short time later at a residence in Carbonear. The driver was arrested without incident and was found to have a suspended driver's licence, owing more than $3000.00 in fines.
He was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date to face a criminal charge of flight from police and a charge under the Highway Traffic Act for driving while suspended.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.