On August 9, 2024, at approximately 8:10 pm, Stonewall RCMP received several calls about a dangerous driver on Highway 7 in the RM of Rockwood.
It was reported that a vehicle was all over the road, changing speeds and had almost hit several vehicles.
Officers immediately responded and located the vehicle going north on Highway 7, near Road 80N.
A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was arrested. Samples of his breath were obtained and found to be more than 4 times the legal limit.
A 30-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing charges of Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired and Operation of a Motor Vehicle While over 80mg%. He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act for Drive While Disqualified and Drive Without Insurance.
He was released from custody with an upcoming court date.
"This is a very busy highway and we are quite certain this could have ended in tragedy", said Staff Sergeant Jason Vrooman, Detachment Commander of Stonewall RCMP. "A big thank-you to alert motorists who called in and helped us get this vehicle off the highway quickly."