Gander RCMP arrests man for impaired operation

August 27, 2026 - Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Gander RCMP arrested a 20-year-old man early Wednesday morning, after he failed a roadside screening during a traffic stop. 

Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on August 26, officers conducting proactive patrols in the Airport Boulevard area of Gander observed a vehicle failing to stop at a stop sign. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver — a 20-year-old man — showed signs of intoxication. The man failed a roadside screening, and was arrested and transported to the detachment where he provided additional breath samples in excess of the legal limit. 

The driver was later released from custody, and will appear in provincial court in December 2026 to face charges of operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, and operation of a motor vehicle while impaired over 80mg%. 

In addition his driver’s licence was suspended and his vehicle was seized by police and impounded. 

Impaired driving is a reckless and unnecessary choice that puts everyone on the roads at risk of serious injury or death. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, report it immediately by calling 911. 

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