Two impaired drivers arrested in St. John's

Two drivers were charged overnight for driving under the influence.

The first occurred at 12:50 am when the RNC conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Water Street in St John’s. The 60 year old female driver was under the influence of drugs and after further investigation, the female was arrested and charged with impaired operation. Officers impounded the vehicle and the female was released for a future court date.

20 minutes later officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Pitts Memorial Drive downtown. The 37 year old male driver was under the influence of alcohol and was arrested for impaired driving. After further investigation the male was charged with impaired driving and operation over .80. Officers impounded the vehicle and the male was given a future court date.