Both vehicles were seized from the scenes and impounded.
Two people in Corner Brook are facing impaired driving following separate incidents this weekend. Around 4:15 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 12), RNC stopped a pickup truck on Riverside Drive. The 46-year-old man was issued a driving suspension, and his vehicle was seized from the scene. On Sunday (Oct. 13) just after 9 p.m., police responded to a report of a potential impaired driver and located the suspect vehicle a short time later in the area of East Valley Road. Following an investigation, the 66-year-old male driver was charged with criminal offences related to impaired operation of the vehicle. His drivers license was suspended and the vehicle was seized from the scene. The accused was released from custody to appear in Provincial Court in connection with the charges.
The RNC is encouraging anyone with information related to dangerous or impaired driving to call 911 immediately. To report anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
Police find drugs, guns, weapons, cash and more in Rocky Harbour; two men facing charges
Government wants higher fines to protect wildlife and no licenses for 5 years for anyone convicted
MUN Student Union to pull funding from their 75-year-old radio station, CHMR, effective June 1st
Corner Brook moves back dates for annual spring cleanup to May4th-29th due to long winter
RCMP NL looking for people to join their Black Engagement Steering Committee
