A police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop in St. John’s Saturday night.
RNC pulled the vehicle over and after trying to arrest the male passenger for outstanding warrants, when the 37 year-old female driver took off. The officer was not injured and police did catch the two individuals later in the evening. She faces charges of flight from police, dangerous operation of a vehicle, and assault with a weapon. The 30 year-old male passenger was arrested on three outstanding warrants and now faces additional charges of resisting arrest and breaching court orders. The vehicle was impounded and both were held for court.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
