SCOTT, Que. — A Quebec man who police say ran away and jumped in a river when officers tried to give him a breathalyzer test will face several charges.
Quebec provincial police Sgt. Claude Denis said the man was pulled over early Sunday morning after cutting off a patrol vehicle.
The 29-year-old suspect then jumped in the river near the town of Scott, about 45 kilometres south of Quebec City.
Denis added that authorities believed the man may have been inebriated at the time.
He said the suspect was arrested several hours later after he was spotted walking down the road wearing wet clothes that included a stolen pair of firefighter's pants.
![](https://media.darpanmagazine.com/library/uploads/news/content/drunk-driving1@#</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
investigators believe the man broke into the shed where the clothes were stored after he escaped from the river.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
according to denis, the man decided to don the pants "because he was cold."</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
the suspect, who is known to police, will remain in custody pending a court appearance on monday.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
he is expected to face a number of charges including obstructing police, refusing to undergo an approved screening device, break and enter, theft and mischief.</div>.jpg)
MORE National ARTICLES
Nova Scotia Cardiologist Wins $1.4 Million In 'Workplace Bullying' Lawsuit
HALIFAX — A Halifax cardiology researcher says she feels vindicated after winning a $1.4 million lawsuit against the Nova Scotia Health Authority, in what is believed to be the largest award of its kind in Canada.
Nova Scotia Cardiologist Wins $1.4 Million In 'Workplace Bullying' Lawsuit
Carmakers, Canadian Governments Tackling Electric Car Range Anxiety
MONTREAL — Automakers are hoping to overcome the biggest roadblock to electric vehicles sales — range anxiety among consumers — with a little help from government.
Carmakers, Canadian Governments Tackling Electric Car Range Anxiety
PM Trudeau Marks Aboriginal Day With Sunrise Ritual, Father's Buckskin And A Canoe Ride
GATINEAU, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in vintage form as he took part Tuesday in a ceremony marking the 20th annual National Aboriginal Day.
PM Trudeau Marks Aboriginal Day With Sunrise Ritual, Father's Buckskin And A Canoe Ride
Ontario Doesn't Know Whether Its Ban On Pit Bulls Reduced Dog Attacks
As Quebec municipalities plan bans on pit bulls in the wake of a horrific fatal attack in Montreal, they might naturally turn to Ontario for guidance given the province imposed its own ban on the dogs more than a decade ago.
Ontario Doesn't Know Whether Its Ban On Pit Bulls Reduced Dog Attacks
Calgary Explores Hosting Winter Olympics A Second Time, Eyes 2026 Games
City council voted Monday to spend up to $5 million on an exploration committee to study a possible bid for the 2026 Winter Games.
Calgary Explores Hosting Winter Olympics A Second Time, Eyes 2026 Games
Toronto Man Convicted In Child Porn Case Alleges Abuse In Custody, Asks For Stay
TORONTO — A man found guilty of making and distributing child pornography is asking for a stay of his conviction after alleging he was abused while in custody.