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Bay St. George RCMP responds to report of suspicious vehicle, driver arrested in possession of stolen truck
May 30, 2025
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Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP
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Following the report of a suspicious parked vehicle near a residential property in Stephenville, 32-year-old James Marche was found in possession of a stolen vehicle and was arrested by Bay St. George RCMP on May 30, 2025.
Shorty before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, police received and responded to the report. Officers located Marche sleeping inside the truck with the ignition running. No signs of impairment were detected. The vehicle was confirmed as stolen from a residential property in Stephenville Crossing on May 14, 2025. Marche was also found to be in breach of court ordered conditions. He was arrested. Inside the vehicle, police located and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine.
Marche attends court today and is charged with the following criminal offences:
- Possession of stolen property
- Faliure to comply with a release order – two counts
The truck was seized as part of the investigation which is ongoing.