ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service caught an impaired driver on Wednesday night.
A 27-year-old Estevan man was arrested after failing a roadside screening device test during a traffic stop in the 1300-block of Seventh Street. The man was transported to the Estevan Police Service's building, where he provided two samples of breath over the legal limit of .08.
He was released for court in November to answer to the charge. His vehicle was impounded for 60 days and his driver’s licence was suspended indefinitely.
Police were also called about a firearm that was to be turned over for destruction. Members attended and picked up the firearm and transported it to police station to be destroyed.
Members also arrested an impaired driver on Tuesday.
Police conducted a traffic stop to check the driver for sobriety. An oral fluid device was utilized and the 21-year-old motorist tested positive for marijuana. A blood demand was made and the driver was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital to have blood drawn in order to determine the level of THC in his system. He could be facing an impaired driving charge pending the results. The vehicle was towed and the driver’s licence was suspended for 21 days.
Also on Tuesday, the EPS was notified of a driver who illegally crossed the border. Members assisted the Canada Border Services Agency and the RCMP to locate the vehicle. The RCMP located the vehicle in a local hotel parking lot and the EPS assisted in the apprehension. The RCMP transported the male driver back to the border. No further details on charges have been released.
Police received an open line call and dispatch could hear a woman yelling and telling someone to get away from her. Police were able to identify the caller and attended to the residence she was last known to occupy. The female was outside of the house and appeared to be unharmed. The matter came to a resolution when the female left to stay with family for the evening.
