Gander RCMP arrests wanted man during traffic stop

November 4, 2026 - Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Police in Gander conducting proactive patrols arrested a man wanted on several outstanding warrants Tuesday night. Derek Bennett, 56, was held in custody overnight and will appear in court today. 

On November 3, just after 5:30 p.m., Gander RCMP officers conducting patrols stopped a vehicle in the Boot Pond Road area. The passenger was known to police as the subject of outstanding warrants for arrest, and he was taken into custody. 

Police checks confirmed that 56-year-old Derek Joseph Bennett was wanted in relation to seven Criminal Code and Fisheries Act charges. He was transported to the Gander detachment and held in custody overnight. 

Bennett is expected to appear in court today (Wednesday). 

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