Woman stopped in Doyles on the weekend could be facing an impaired driving charge

    Tuesday, 5 August 2025 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The driver showed signs of drug impairment and was taken to hospital, where blood samples were collected.

    A 47 year old woman is waiting to find out if she will be charged with driving while impaired operation. RCMP Traffic Services West conducted a traffic stop Saturday afternoon in Doyles. Police say at 4:45 p.m., on Saturday, they stopped a vehicle on the Main Road in Doyles. The driver showed signs of drug impairment and was taken to hospital, where blood samples were collected. Police are awaiting the results of the forensic blood analysis to determine if charges of impaired operation are appropriate. The woman’s vehicle was deemed not road worthy and impounded.

     

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