A 53-year-old man who drove himself to Lewisporte RCMP Detachment yesterday afternoon was arrested for impaired operation.
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, a man who was observed driving in on the parking lot of the detachment, presented himself at the front counter to speak with an officer about an ongoing investigation. The officer observed signs of alcohol impairment. The man failed a roadside screening test and was arrested for impaired operation. He was transported inside the detachment and provided further breath samples that were above the legal limit.
The driver was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date to answer to charges of impaired operation. The vehicle was seized and impounded and the man was issued a licence suspension.
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.