Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
As part of an investigation into a theft of items from a vehicle on September 24, 2023, Harbour Grace RCMP conducted a traffic stop, located the two suspects and arrested the driver for impaired driving.
Shortly before noon on Sunday, police received a report of a theft from a vehicle while parked on Adelaide Street in Carbonear. A number of items were stolen from inside the vehicle. Surveillance footage captured the involved vehicle.
Patrols were conducted by responding officers and the vehicle was located on Harvey Street in Harbour Grace. A traffic stop was conducted and two women, ages 42 and 26, who were found in possession of the stolen items, were arrested.
The 26-year-old driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment and tested positive for cannabis on roadside drug screening equipment. She was transported to Carbonear General Hospital where samples of her blood were obtained. The investigation is continuing to determine if charges of drug impaired driving are appropriate.
Both women were released from custody and are set to attend court at a later date to answer to charges in connection to the theft from vehicle. The driver faces charges of possession of property obtained by crime and a breach of probation. The passenger is facing a charge of theft under $5000.00. The stolen property was returned to its rightful owner.
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.