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
Canadian Real Estate Association Says Home Sales Down Month-Oveer-Month
OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in Canada dropped 2.8 per cent month-over-month in May.
Canadian Real Estate Association Says Home Sales Down Month-Oveer-Month
Watchdog Probes RCMP's Response To Maher Arar Torture Case
OTTAWA — The RCMP watchdog has launched a review of how well the Mounties learned the lessons of the Maher Arar torture affair.
Watchdog Probes RCMP's Response To Maher Arar Torture Case
He Will 'live On In Our Hearts And Minds', Says Family Of Slain Hostage Robert Hall
Canadian Robert Hall, held hostage by the militant Abu Sayyaf group in the Philippines since September, was killed earlier this week by his extremist captors.
He Will 'live On In Our Hearts And Minds', Says Family Of Slain Hostage Robert Hall
'Really, Really Odd:' Doctor Wanted Psych Assessment For Diabetic Boy's Mother
Vancouver pediatrician Paul Korn returned to the witness stand for cross-examination at the first-degree murder trial of Emil and Rodica Radita in the death of their 15-year-old son.
'Really, Really Odd:' Doctor Wanted Psych Assessment For Diabetic Boy's Mother
New Border Measures Could Save Social-Benefit Money, Help Track Terror Suspects
Under the 2011 perimeter security pact, Canada and the United States agreed to set up co-ordinated systems to track the entry and exit information of travellers.
New Border Measures Could Save Social-Benefit Money, Help Track Terror Suspects
Quebec Looking At Tighter Pit-Bull Regulations After Recent Incidents
Quebec is contemplating tighter regulations for pit bulls after recent incidents involving the breed.