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
'A National Celebration': CBC To Air Finale Of Tragically Hip's Tour In Hometown
The public broadcaster will carry the Hip's hometown show in Kingston, Ont., live on its television, radio and online platforms on Aug. 20 starting at 8:30 p.m. ET.
'A National Celebration': CBC To Air Finale Of Tragically Hip's Tour In Hometown
Morneau Briefing Book Raises Red Flags On Public Pension Investment
The document, obtained by The Canadian Press, said that between 1991 and 2013, private-sector pension coverage fell from 31 per cent to 24 per cent.
Morneau Briefing Book Raises Red Flags On Public Pension Investment
Ottawa Motorcyclist Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun At Slow Drivers: Police
Ottawa police allege the man pulled a gun on other drivers who didn't give enough room to pass.
Ottawa Motorcyclist Charged After Allegedly Pointing Gun At Slow Drivers: Police
Surrey Man Accused Of Stabbing Richmond, B.C., Man Arrested: Police
James Billing of Surrey, B.C., has been charged with aggravated assault.
Surrey Man Accused Of Stabbing Richmond, B.C., Man Arrested: Police
Raveena Aulakh’s Suicide: Toronto Star Says No To An External Investigation
Canada's largest newspaper decided against an outside investigation into the circumstances around the suicide of a prominent reporter because it would have been too bureaucratic, according to an internal memo.
Raveena Aulakh’s Suicide: Toronto Star Says No To An External Investigation
KSA Holds vigil for those impacted by violence against thequeer community
The event was attended by over eighty students, faculty and community members, and KSA and Pride representatives spoke to the crowd on the importance of healing and standing against violence.