Baie Verte RCMP arrests impaired driver following tip from public

November 19, 2021
Baie Verte, Newfoundland and Labrador

News release

A 56-year-old man was arrested for impaired driving following a tip from the public on November 18, 2021.

At approximately 1:20 p.m., police received the report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers patrolled and located the described vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in Westport. The driver showed signs of alcohol impairment and was arrested for impaired driving. He was transported back to the detachment where he provided breath samples that were more than twice the legal limit.

The driver was released from custody and is set to attend court at a later date to answer to charges of impaired driving. His driver's licence was suspended and the vehicle was seized and impounded.

RCMP NL thanks the public for continuing to report suspected impaired drivers.

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Contact information

Corporal Jolene Garland
Media Relations Officer
RCMP NL
709-772-6170
rcmp.nl.media-medias.tnl.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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