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
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale Rejects Call To Change Classification Of AR-15 Rifle
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the federal government rejects the idea of allowing hunters to use the same type of military-style assault rifle involved in a mass shooting in Florida.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale Rejects Call To Change Classification Of AR-15 Rifle
Pride Flag flown at Surrey City Hall in support of Orlando shooting victims
“Under these extraordinary and trying circumstances, Surrey stands with the people of Orlando and the rest of the civilized world in condemning this heinous act of hate and terror,” said Mayor Linda Hepner.
Pride Flag flown at Surrey City Hall in support of Orlando shooting victims
Pipeline Leak Fouls Creek Near Grizzly Protection Area In Northwestern Alberta
The provincial agency says cleanup personnel are at the site, about 65 kilometres northeast of Grand Cache, and that the pipeline has been shut down.
Pipeline Leak Fouls Creek Near Grizzly Protection Area In Northwestern Alberta
British Columbia Encourages Residents To Step Up Their Physical Activity
VICTORIA – B.C. residents can now measure and reap the rewards of physical activity and loyalty points on a daily basis with the new step tracker feature of the Carrot Rewards app.
British Columbia Encourages Residents To Step Up Their Physical Activity
Violent Offender Wanted By Surrey RCMP
Surrey RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bryan Travis KELLY wanted for breaching the conditions of his recognizance.
Violent Offender Wanted By Surrey RCMP
Wanted Robbery Suspect Arrested In Surrey
Surrey RCMP has arrested 18 year old Cang WAWU who is alleged to have committed financial institution robberies throughout the Lower Mainland.