Published Oct 07, 2025Last updated 6 hours ago1 minute readRCMP Photo by File photo /THE TELEGRAMArticle contentA 68-year-old Newman’s Cove man was arrested by Clarenville RCMP for impaired operation and refusal to comply with a breath demand on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 after police received multiple tips from the public.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 contentShortly after 8 p.m. on Oct. 4, police responded to multiple reports of a possible impaired driver believed to be at a local business on Shoal Harbour Road in Clarenville.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentRCMP officers located the vehicle at the business where it was running and parked erratically. The vehicle was empty, so police entered the business to locate the registered owner.Article contentThe driver was located a short time later and showed signs of alcohol impairment. He admitted to driving his truck to the business and refused to provide a breath sample to police.Article contentHe was charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired and failure or refusal to comply with a demand. His vehicle was seized and impounded. His license was suspended, and he was released to appear in court at a later date.Article contentThe RCMP notes that refusing to comply with a demand issued as part of an impaired operation investigation is a criminal offence. If convicted, this offence carries the same penalties as a charge of impaired operation.Article contentRCMP Newfoundland and Labrador thanks the public for reporting suspected impaired drivers. Operation of any vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol presents a serious and unacceptable risk. If you suspect a driver is operating a vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1, or immediately contact your local police to make a report.Article content
Suspected impaired driver at local business arrested in Clarenville
