RCMP Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA 35-year-old impaired female driver was arrested by Baie Verte RCMP on Saturday night, Dec. 6, 2025 after attempting to avoid a police checkpoint on Route 410.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 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, officers were conducting a checkpoint in the community of Baie Verte when the operator of an approaching vehicle failed to stop for an officer. The driver instead accelerated through the checkpoint, nearly striking the police officer.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentOfficers located and conducted a traffic stop with the vehicle as it arrived at the operator’s residence.Article contentThe driver exhibited clear signs of alcohol impairment. The woman was arrested and transported to the detachment where she provided breath samples that were two and a half times the legal limit.Article contentHer license was suspended, and vehicle was seized and impounded. She will appear in court at a later date to answer to criminal charges of flight from police, operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and operation of a motor vehicle while over 80 mg of alcohol.Article content“As we continue to see festive celebrations this holiday season, RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador will continue to conduct enhanced patrols and checkpoints across the province to remove impaired drivers from roadways, and to ensure that all motorists are driving safely,” the news release states.Article content“Slow down, buckle up and never operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you suspect an impaired driver or see a driver who is an immediate threat to road safety, call 911.”Article content
Driver flees RCMP checkpoint nearly hitting officer, and is caught for impaired driving
