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Estevan Police arrest motorist for impairment by marijuana

Police were also called about an elderly woman who became lost on the weekend.
Estevan Police Service
The Estevan Police Service was busy looking for impaired drivers on the weekend.

ESTEVAN - The Estevan Police Service conducted many traffic stops throughout the evening of Oct. 29.

One driver provided a sample size for the oral fluid device and the result was positive for marijuana. The 52-year-old man was then transported to St. Joseph's Hospital to have blood drawn to test the level of impairment.

An impaired driving charge is pending the results of the samples. His licence was suspended and his vehicle was towed.

Another driver was stopped and provided a breath sample on the approved screening device. He blew a warning, his licence was suspended and the vehicle was towed.

Police were alerted to an elderly woman who had become lost in the early morning hours. A resident had called to report that the woman was knocking on his door. She did not know where she lived but was able to provide a name of a family member. Police were able to find her family and assist in helping the elderly woman back to her residence.