A 23-year-old man was arrested by Springdale RCMP for impaired driving on October 5th, 2024.
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, police observed a vehicle on Little Bay Road with a burnt-out headlight and conducted a traffic stop. The driver showed signs of alcohol impairment, failed a roadside breath test, and was arrested. Back at the detachment, the man provided breath samples that were above the legal limit.
He was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date to answer to charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
The vehicle was seized and impounded and the man's driver's licence was suspended.
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.