Man arrested by Bay St. George RCMP for flight from police and resisting arrest

December 30, 2024
Bay St. George, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

Bay St. George RCMP arrested a man on December 24th for flight from police and resisting arrest.

Around 1:30 a.m., Bay St. George RCMP attempted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Carolina Avenue, in Stephenville. The vehicle fled from police at a high rate of speed. Officers located the vehicle stuck in snow/mud near Dump Road, outside of Stephenville. They then engaged in a foot pursuit and subsequently arrested a 31-year-old male for Flight from Police and Resisting Arrest.

The vehicle was impounded and several tickets were issued. The male was released to attend court at a later date.

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Contact information

Strategic Communications and Media Relations
RCMP NL
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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