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Harbour Breton RCMP lays impaired operation charge connected to August incident

October 31, 2025 - Harbour Breton, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Harbour Breton RCMP has laid criminal charges of impaired operation against 30-year-old Travis Carsten Johnson of St. John’s. Johnson was arrested in August 2025 after a single vehicle crash, and blood analysis has now confirmed he was impaired by alcohol at the time.

At approximately 1:43 a.m., on Sunday August 31, Harbour Breton RCMP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver that departed Head Bay D’Espoir towards St. Albans. Sometime later police were alerted to a single vehicle crash and responded to the scene along Route 361 just outside of Milltown.

The driver, 30-year-old Travis Johnson, exhibited signs of alcohol impairment and was arrested. He was transported to hospital by NL Health Services for medical treatment and assessment. A demand was made while in hospital, and blood samples were collected by medical staff and seized by police.

In October 2025, investigators received the results of the forensic blood analysis — conducted by the National RCMP Forensic Laboratory —­ which confirmed the alcohol content of his blood was more than two and a half times the legal limit.

Travis Johnson has been charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and impaired operation with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg%.

Johnson was located and served with court compelling documents. He is expected to appear in Bay D’Espoir Provincial Court on February 12, 2026.

Blood analysis is an important investigative tool in cases involving impairment by alcohol or drugs. RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador thanks the National Forensic Laboratory for their assistance with this investigation, and their ongoing support removing impaired drivers from our roadways.

Impaired driving is a choice that presents an unnecessary and unacceptable risk to operator and everyone else on our roads. If you suspect a driver of operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please contact 9-1-1. 

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