While on general patrol, police conducted a traffic stop and observed two cans of alcohol on the floor in the backseat of the vehicle. Police made a demand for the driver to provide a sample of their breath on the Roadside Screening device which resulted in a fail reading. The driver was issued a 90-day driving suspension and a 30-day impoundment of the vehicle along with a $700 administrative penalty. The driver was also issued a ticket for As a Novice Driver, Operate a Motor Vehicle while having Alcohol in the Blood which carries a fine of $113.
At 8:25 pm, police were dispatched to a residence regarding an intoxicated female who was causing a disturbance. A 35-year-old female was arrested under the Intoxicated Persons Detention Act and lodged in cells until sober. She was released without charges.
Anyone with information regarding the above incidents is asked to call the Morden Police Service at (204)822-4900, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).
