RCMP Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentClarenville RCMP arrested a 33-year-old male driver Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2025 for impaired refusal and obstructing a police officer, after responding to a report of a crashed snowmobile.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 contentAt approximately 4:20 p.m. on Dec. 10, police responded to the area of Manitoba Drive in Clarenville following a report that a snowmobile had veered off a trail and over a steep embankment. Firefighters, paramedics and police worked together to locate, medically assess and rescue the man.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe operator showed signs of impairment and refused to identify himself to police. He was provided with a demand for an alcohol screening test, but refused to provide a breath sample and was arrested for impaired refusal. The man’s licence was suspended and his snowmobile seized.Article contentThe operator was transported to The Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital in Clarenville as a precaution for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries sustained during the crash.Article contentThe man is set to appear in court at a later date to face criminal charges of refusing to comply with a breath demand and resisting or obstructing a police officer.Article contentUnder the Off-Road Vehicle Act he faces additional charges of operating an off-road vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs and failing to provide required information to a peace officer on demand.Article contentRefusing to comply with a demand issued as part of an impaired driving investigation is a criminal offence. If convicted, the penalties of refusal are the same as a conviction of impaired driving.Article contentImpaired operation of any motor vehicle — including off-road and all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles — is a choice that unnecessarily places the driver and others at an increased, and unacceptable, level of risk. This holiday season, drive safe and drive sober. If you suspect an individual is driving while impaired, please immediately call your local police or 911 to make a report.Article content
Operator of snowmobile involved in crash arrested for being impaired
