Posted on 10/07/2009, 10:48 am, by mySteinbach

On October 7, 2009, at 12:25am, Portage la Prairie RCMP members on patrol observed a 1992 Chevrolet Corsica being driven at a high rate of speed in the North East area of Portage la Prairie.

The vehicle was stopped by police and  the driver, a 25-year-old male was exhibiting signs of impairment. He was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and was transported to the Portage la Prairie Detachment where he provided a breath sample of 160mg%, double the legal limit.

The investigation is continuing.

Cst. Miles Hiebert
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: (204)239-8908
Fax: 239-0130