Rocky Harbour RCMP arrest two impaired drivers in the span of two days

    Thursday, 9 January 2025 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    A 22-year-old man tested positive for cannabis and was taken to hospital for blood samples and a 55 year old man failed a roadside breath test,

    Rocky Harbour RCMP arrested two drivers in the span of two days for impaired operation. On Monday (January 6, 2025) at 11:30 a.m., police on patrol in Parsons Pond pulled a vehicle over for speeding. The 22-year-old man tested positive for cannabis and was taken to hospital for blood samples. The next morning around 8:30, police stopped a driver on Route 430 in Rocky Harbour.  The 55 year old man failed a roadside breath test, his license was suspended, and his vehicle was impounded. 

     

     

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 14°C | Low: 1°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 14°C | Low: 2°C

    • Stephenville

      Sunny intervals

      High: 16°C | Low: 4°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Borders and Bridges

      Listen for “Borders and Bridges” on Bay Fm. Every month host Jennifer Elms speaks with members of our community about diversity and multiculturalism and it’s impact on society.

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, May 26, 2026

      Berty Leamon, Electoral Officer for the Benoit’s Cove Ward by-election, joins the show

    • Tuesdays with the Mayor

      Tuesdays with the Mayor, May 26, 2026

      Corner Brook Mayor Linda Chaisson on Bay Fm