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Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP arrests suspected impaired driver in Northern Arm

September 16, 2025 - Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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A 66-year-old Botwood man was arrested by Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP on Monday after refusing to provide a roadside breath sample to officers.

Shortly after 12:30 p.m. on September 15, police responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Main Street in Northern Arm. When Grand Falls-Windsor RCMP officers arrived at the scene, they located a side-by-side off-road vehicle with one occupant. The 66-year-old operator showed signs of alcohol impairment, but refused to provide a breath sample to police.

He was charged with failure or refusal to comply with a demand, and his side-by-side was seized and impounded.

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.

Operation of any vehicle, including off-road vehicles, 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.

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