A 65-year-old man is in trouble with the law after crashing his vehicle on the Burin Peninsula Highway, refusing a breath test, and resisting arrest.

The incident happened Tuesday night around 7:45.

A concerned citizen alerted the RCMP, who arrived to find the vehicle in the ditch – driver still behind the wheel.

Police say the man, who showed signs of impairment, was taken into custody after a short struggle. They say the suspect continued to be aggressive, causing damage overnight to the holding facility in Marystown.

The Marystown resident will appear on court later on a raft of charges.