Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentThe Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have made an arrest after a driver fled from police and collided with numerous police vehicles in St. John’s.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 contentOn Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at approximately 7:15 p.m., RNC officers responded to a theft-in-progress at a business on Kenmount Road in St. John’s.Article contentArticle contentResponding officers located the suspect vehicle, however, when officers initiated a traffic stop the male driver failed to comply and fled at a high rate of speed, striking a police vehicle and causing minor damage.Article contentArticle contentAround 9 p.m., the suspect vehicle was located in a parking lot on Blackmarsh Road. Again, the driver failed to stop for officers and struck three police vehicles in his attempts to flee. Officers pursued the suspect vehicle due to public safety concerns, given the driver’s dangerous and aggressive driving.Article contentThe vehicle came to a stop on Hamlyn Road, where the driver fled on foot and was arrested while attempting to steal a police vehicle. After further investigation, officers believed the driver to be impaired.Article contentAccident Investigation and Forensic Identification Services attended to assist the investigation that is still ongoing. There were no injuries reported.Article contentBrandon King, 37, has been charged with Operating a Conveyance while Impaired, Refusal to Comply with a Demand, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Assault with a Weapon on a Peace Officer, Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Resisting a Peace Officer, Flight While Pursed by Police, Failure to Stop at an Accident, Possessing Property Obtained by Crime, Failure to Comply with a Release Order, as well as summary offence tickets for speeding, driving without due care and attention and operating a vehicle without insurance. His licence has also been suspended.Article contentKing was held to appear in court.Article content
RNC arrest impaired driver after dangerous flight from police, damage to police vehicles, and trying to steal a police vehicle
