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A Gatineau police officer under a previous suspension faces a new charge of impaired driving.
Published Apr 30, 2025
Last updated May 01, 2025
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A Gatineau police officer under suspension for a previous charge has been arrested for impaired driving, police said Wednesday.
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In a release, police said they were called to a “disturbance” late Monday night.
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The Gatineau officer was arrested in his personal vehicle at the scene.
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Officers said there were “reasonable indications” the driver was intoxicated. To ensure impartiality, the man was transferred to a Súreté du Québec station for testing.
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Tests indicated the driver was above the 80 mg limit of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
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He was charged with impaired driving and released on a promise to appear in court.
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The officer was not identified and the previous charge was not released.
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