At approximately 8:20 pm on April 14, 2025, Dauphin RCMP were dispatched to a report of a possible impaired driver near Main Street in Dauphin. While officers were en route, another dispatch was received of a vehicle hitting a house at Triangle Trailer Court.
When officers arrived, a male was located in the driver’s seat and a strong odor of alcohol was detected on his breath. An open bottle of alcohol was located within reach of the driver’s seat, along with a bag of unstamped cigarettes.
The 37-year-old male was arrested and then refused to comply with a breath demand for alcohol. He has been charged with:
- CC 320.15(1) – Failure or refusal to comply with demand (alcohol)
- CC 320.14(1)(a) – Operation while impaired (alcohol) of motor vehicle
- CC 320.13(1) – Dangerous Operation of motor vehicle
- CC 430(3) – Mischief over $5,000 – Damage to Property
- HTA 123(1) – Carry Liquor in Vehicle Contrary to LGCC Act
- TOBACCO TAX ACT 3.1 or 3.3 – Possess fewer than 25 units of unmarked tobacco
Vehicle towed and impounded for 180 days. No physical injuries to the driver nor the occupants of the home.
The investigation continues.
