The driver of a steamroller working on the Burin Peninsula arrested for suspected impaired driving. Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA 61-year-old man working as a heavy equipment operator in an active construction zone was arrested by Burin Peninsula RCMP after he refused to provide breath samples as part of an impaired operation investigation.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 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025 police responded to a report from a concerned citizen who believed they had seen the operator of an asphalt roller consuming alcohol in the the parking lot of the Marystown Mall.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe investigation at the scene confirmed the presence of alcohol and a construction worker who showed signs of alcohol impairment.Article contentThe 61-year-old Torbay man was provided with a demand for a roadside screening test. He refused to provide a breath sample to police, and was arrested for impaired refusal and transported to the Burin Peninsula RCMP detachment.Article contentThe man faces charges of failure or refusal to comply with a demand, impaired operation of a conveyance and two counts of failure to comply with the conditions of his release order, in relation to a previous impaired related charges in St. John’s.Article content The driver of a steamroller working on the Burin Peninsula arrested for suspected impaired driving. Photo by Contributed /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentHe is expected to make his first appearance in Grand Bank provincial court on Nov. 12, 2025.Article contentThe investigation is ongoing.Article contentOccupational Health and Safety/Workplace NL has been notified of the incident.Article contentRCMP Newfoundland and Labrador extends its thanks to the citizen who contacted police for their quick actions, and their willingness to get involved and help to ensure the safety of others.Article contentThe RCMP asks if you suspect someone is driving while impaired or in a dangerous manner, immediately contact your local police or dial 9-1-1.Article content
Steamroller operator arrested for suspected impaired operation of machine
