Police respond to report of dangerous driving and disturbance at Legion in Spaniard’s Bay; off-road vehicle operator arrested
Following the report of dangerous driving and a disturbance at the Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniard’s Bay on June 12, 31-year-old Joshua Gilbert was arrested by Bay Roberts RCMP. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, police received a report of an off-road vehicle being operated in a dangerous manner in the area of the Royal […]
Read moreFrost Advisory Issued for Parts of Central and Western Newfoundland
Environment Canada has issued a Frost Advisory for parts of central and western Newfoundland, with patchy frost expected to form overnight tonight into early Saturday morning. While it’s mid-June and many have planted gardens or started crops, this is a good reminder that our growing season starts late. Frost advisories are issued when temperatures are […]
Read moreTen RNC officers recognized by MADD Canada
Ten Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers were acknowledged today for removing impaired drivers from our roadways. MADD Canada hosted the annual Team Nick Coates Awards recognizing police officers for their efforts to detect and apprehend impaired drivers. The award is named in honour of Nick Coates, who was killed by an impaired driver in August of […]
Read moreSeven local RCMP officers inducted as MADD Canada hosts Nick Coates Impaired Driving Awards
Seven RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador police officers who were inducted into the 2024-2025 Nick Coates Impaired Driving Team by MADD Canada. Nick Coates’ Team is a program that recognizes dedicated RCMP and RNC police officers throughout Newfoundland and Labrador who diligently work to reduce the number of drivers on the road impaired by alcohol and/or […]
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