On May 18, 2013, at approximately 2:30am, Steinbach RCMP were conducting patrols in the City of Steinbach when they observed a vehicle swerving back and forth across the lanes.
Police initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol. The adult male was transported to the detachment where he refused to comply with a demand to provide breath samples.
As a result, the driver is facing charges of impaired operation of a motor vehicle and failing to provide breath samples. Further investigation into this matter also revealed the male was in possession of a significant amount of a controlled substance.
RCMP rerpot that the male has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at a later date in Steinbach Provincial Court. The investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information in regards to this incident, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to Crimes(274637).
