Two impaired drivers located back-to-back

April 15, 2026

Opaskwayak Cree Nation

On March 27, 2026, at approximately 3:30 AM, the Manitoba First Nations Police Service received a report of a suspected impaired driver in the community. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized which revealed the adult female driver, from Cross Lake, to be over the legal limit of alcohol in her blood.


The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside suspension as well as numerous tickets under the Provincial Offences Act. The vehicle was seized and impounded for 30 days.


Approximately 90 minutes later, Police were notified of another suspected impaired driver in the community. The vehicle was located and a traffic stop was conducted. An ASD was again utilized which revealed the adult female driver, from Opaskwayak Cree Nation, to be over the legal limit of alcohol in her blood.


The driver was issued a 90-day immediate roadside suspension as well as numerous tickets under the Provincial Offences Act. The vehicle was seized and impounded for 30 days.



Both drivers were in possession of Learner’s licences at the time of the offence. 

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