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    Stephenville man charged with impaired driving in Corner Brook this past weekend

    Wednesday, 23 October 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The driver was charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample.

    A 55-year-old Stephenville man was picked up for impaired driving in Corner Brook this past weekend. The RNC received a call  at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday Oct. 20th, of a potentially impaired driver in the area of Park Street.  Police officers located the suspect vehicle in the area minutes later. The driver was charged with impaired driving and refusing to provide a breath sample. He was issued a driving suspension and his vehicle was seized from the scene. 

    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)

     

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