The Dispatch - Speeder of the month clocked at 149 km/h

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Published on Thursday, November 3, 2016

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Spruce Plains RCMP

On Oct. 15, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Neepawa RCMP conducted a traffic stop on Provincial Road 352 and Road 72N. During the traffic stop, police believed that the driver may be under the influence of alcohol. The male was compelled to produce a sample of his breath into a roadside screening device, which he failed. The male driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The male was brought back to Neepawa detachment where he provided two samples of breath. The two samples were 160mg and 140mg of alcohol in his blood. Andrew Waldner of Glenella-Lansdowne has been charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and is currently before the courts.

On Oct. 19, Minnedosa RCMP received a report regarding some missing dogs from a residence in Clanwilliam. It was reported that two of the three family dogs were missing. The dog houses were also destroyed. A few days later, the two dogs were located nearby. One of the dogs was found severely injured and rushed to the vet in Brandon, where surgery was performed to remove a protruding eye and other injuries. The second dog was found deceased as a result of its injuries. Minnedosa RCMP are still investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact 204-867-2919 or Crime Stoppers. 

On Oct. 23, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Neepawa RCMP were called to the Minnedosa Inn in regards to a male that was outside causing a disturbance. Upon arrival, the male was found trying to leave the scene. The male was arrested by police and lodged in cells for the night to sober up. No charges were laid against the individual.

On Oct. 26, Neepawa RCMP executed a Canada-Wide Warrant of Arrest on a male living in Neepawa. The male in question was wanted by the Canadian Border Service Agency and Intelligence Operations. The male was transported to Portage la Prairie where he was handed over to CBSA officials for preparations to be removed from the country.

The speeder of the month was located by Cst. Pasloski of the Neepawa RCMP. Volodymyr Pryshchepa of Prince Albert was found travelling 149 km/hr in a posted 100 km/hr zone. Fine amount of $665.75.

During the month of October, Spruce Plains RCMP responded to a total of 254 calls for service.