Twenty-six-year-old Kristopher Bird was arrested by Happy Valley-Goose Bay RCMP on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at a traffic stop. A quantity of cash, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia were seized.
Just after 5:00 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Bird's vehicle to effect his arrest as a part of an ongoing assault investigation. During the arrest, Bird was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine and cash. He was arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine. The vehicle was seized and a search warrant was obtained. Inside the vehicle, police located and seized a quantity of illicit cannabis, drug paraphernalia and items consistent with drug trafficking.
Bird is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Assault
- Failure to comply with an undertaking
- Possession of a cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
The investigation is continuing.
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.