Police haven't released the man's name. He was arrested after police received a report of an erratic driver in the western Newfoundland community, located about 50 kilometres northeast of Corner Brook.

Police say a caller explained that a car passed her at a high speed, crossing a solid line, with emergency lights flashing.

The woman said the driver nearly forced her to lose control of her car.

Police say the arrested man owned a retired police Ford Crown Victoria equipped with strobe lights in the headlights and taillights.

The RCMP found a can of pepper spray and a frequency scanner in the car.

The man driving the car is scheduled to appear in court in Corner Brook on Jan. 12.