Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA 40-year-old woman is facing a number of charges after speeding away from RNC officers Thursday evening, Nov. 21, 2025 in St. John’s and later trying to ditch the stolen vehicle she was driving.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentAt about 8:32 p.m. Thursday, RNC officers observed a vehicle on Lemarchant Road that had a false licence plate attached.Article contentArticle contentWhen officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the woman driver sped away. Officers pursued the vehicle for a short distance but quickly discontinued the chase due to public safety.Article contentArticle contentOther RNC officers were waiting at a further location where the female attempted to ditch the vehicle.Article contentShe was apprehended after a brief struggle with police.Article contentThe woman was taken to the city lockup to await court on charges of: flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and breach of court orders.Article contentMALE LOOKING THROUGH VEHICLESArticle contentA 26-year-old man was arrested about 10:11 p.m. Thursday evening after RNC officers found him attempting to go through vehicles in the area of McNeil Street in St. John’s.Article contentThe RNC had received notice from adult probation about 8:30 p.m. that the man had failed to comply with his release conditions issued only 24 hours earlier.Article contentHe was arrested on breaching his court order and transported back to the lock up.Article contentQUICK ARRESTArticle contentAt 11:55 p.m., a 29-year-old man was walking along near RNC headquarters in St. John’s.Article contentArticle contentA RNC officer pulling out of headquarters recognized the man as being wanted and quickly made the arrest.Article contentHe was held in custody for court.Article contentFORCIBLE CONFINEMENTArticle contentAbout 12:12 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, RNC officers arrested a 24-year-old woman for assault, making threats and forcible confinement.Article contentThe arrest came after officers responded to a residence in the centre city area of St. John’s.Article contentThe woman was held in custody for court.Article contentOLD CAR, NEW CHARGESArticle contentAbout 1 a.m. on Nov. 21 2025, RNC officers conducted a vehicle safety stop on Cashin Avenue in St. John’s.Article contentIt was determined that the 36-year-old male driver was driving a 1999 sedan with no insurance.Article contentHe was ticketed for the offence along with failing to notify motor registration of transfer of ownership, and failing to update his address.Article contentHis vehicle was seized and he was released to appear in court at a later date.Article content
Woman arrested after trying to ditch stolen vehicle to avoid police in St. John’s
