PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The Prince Albert Police Service has charged a 23-year-old man with impaired driving and multiple firearms-related offences following a traffic complaint on Oct. 17.
At approximately 10:32 a.m., police received a Report Impaired Driver (RID) call from the public. The suspect vehicle was reported to have been driving erratically on 6th Avenue East before stopping at a business on Branion Drive.
Officers located the vehicle as it was pulling away and conducted a traffic stop. The driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving.
During the investigation, officers located and seized a firearm and bear spray in the vehicle. Police also found shotgun shells and brass knuckles on the driver.
The 23-year-old driver has been charged with impaired driving and multiple firearms-related offences.
The Prince Albert Police Service encourages members of the public to report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911. When reporting, provide as much information as possible, including the vehicle’s description, license plate number, location and direction of travel. These reports help police respond to potentially dangerous situations and improve road safety in our community, say police.
