Intoxicated man arrested after throwing cans into the road and assaulting officer

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Saturday evening, the RNC in Corner Brook responded to a report of a male drinking beer, throwing cans into the roadway and asking people for money on Main Street.

Police located a 46-year-old resident of Corner Brook, drinking an alcoholic beverage.

The male was detained due to his high level of intoxication. During the detention the male spit on one of the responding officers.

The male was held in custody until sober. The male was charged with assaulting a police officer, breach of a release order and drinking in public.

He was released and will appear in court at a later date.