Traffic stop results in several charges for Stephenville man

Bay St. George RCMP attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Main Street in Stephenville on Wednesday evening.

Upon seeing police, the driver exited the vehicle and entered into a building.

The 57-year-old man from Stephenville was located shortly thereafter and arrested.

He was charged with driving while prohibited and public mischief and was issued four tickets under the Highway Traffic Act. His vehicle was towed and impounded.

The man was been held in custody to appear in court.