RCMP Photo by The Telegram /FileArticle contentFor the third time in the past two months, RCMP have arrested the same man for impaired driving-related offences.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentDonald Gillingham, 55, is facing new charges after he was arrested by Holyrood RCMP this week following a report of a driver spotted passed out behind the wheel of a motor vehicle in Brigus Junction.Article contentArticle contentHolyrood RCMP responded to a report of an individual passed out, possibly asleep, in the driver’s seat of a pickup truck on the Main Road in Brigus Junction.Article contentArticle contentPolice located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop to check on the man’s wellbeing. The driver showed signs of alcohol impairment. He refused to provide breath samples roadside and was arrested. His vehicle was impounded.Article contentGillingham was charged with failure or refusal to comply with a demand and failure to comply with the conditions of his release order. He was also ticketed under the Highway Traffic Act for operating a vehicle with a suspended or cancelled licence.Article contentRCMP say this is the third time that Gillingham has been arrested by the RCMP in the past two months for impaired driving or care and control of a conveyance.Article contentOn July 25, 2025 Holyrood RCMP arrested Gillingham following a rear end collision. At that time, he was charged criminally with failure or refusal to comply with a demand and ticketed for operating a vehicle with a suspended or cancelled licence.Article contentIn another incident on July 5, 2025, Holyrood RCMP responded to an assault complaint. Gillingham was operating an all-terrain vehicle in the area of Woodford Station Road while impaired. He was charged with failure or refusal to comply with a demand, uttering threats and assault with a weapon.Article contentIn addition, he has two outstanding impaired driving matters before the courts, one with the RCMP from an incident in December 2023 and another with the RNC from January 2024.Article contentGillingham appeared in court, and is case will be called again on Sept. 22, 2025.Article content
Man arrested for impaired driving-related offences three times in two months
