By CHIEF ROB DUTTCHEN, Corman Park Police Service
February 7 was a day for excessive speeding in the RM of Corman Park.
During the day, Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) officers stopped a vehicle travelling 136 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Highway 16.
That evening, shortly before midnight, members stopped a novice driver travelling 162 km/h in the 110 km/h portion of the same highway.
There is never a good excuse for speeds like these, and the danger is even greater during periods of mixed precipitation, ground fog, and icy road conditions.
Both drivers were issued offence notices, received seven day licence suspensions, and had their vehicles impounded for thirty days. If convicted, both drivers will receive four demerit points.
The novice driver will also have his novice probation period restarted and will be required to complete mandatory Traffic Safety Education.
On the evening of February 8, CPPS members were conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 219. A vehicle was stopped for various equipment and Traffic Safety Act offences observed by the patrolling officer.
At the roadside, it was apparent the driver had been drinking, and a demand for roadside screening was made. The new driver, who is subject to a zero blood alcohol restriction on his licence, provided a reading of 13 mg% on an Approved Screening Device (ASD). As a result, the driver received a 120 day licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
At approximately 4:45 p.m. on February 7, a Corman Park Police Service member patrolling Highway 11 near the Highway 12 overpass located an adolescent male walking on the roadway.
The member stopped to confirm the individual’s well being. Subsequent police database checks revealed the youth was the subject of a Saskatoon Police Service arrest warrant for a weapons related offence. The youth was taken into custody, processed, and released on an Undertaking. He was then given a courtesy ride to Saskatoon and released.
On the night of February 4, CPPS members were providing traffic control at the scene of a collision on Highway 14. A vehicle operated by a lone occupant lost control while approaching the officer directing traffic and slid into the ditch. The officer attended to the vehicle and determined the driver was uninjured, but also noted signs of alcohol impairment. The driver was screened and provided two breath samples of 100 mg%.
Later that same evening, CPPS and Dalmeny Police responded to a report of an armed robbery in progress in the town of Warman. On arrival, officers determined that no robbery had taken place. However, a severely intoxicated armed individual was located at the scene. The subject was issued tickets and lodged for public intoxication and trespassing.
On Friday, February 13, CPPS will be hosting a media event and releasing details about their organizational rebranding. While the event is for media only, CPPS encourages the public to watch their favorite media outlet, CPPS social media and next week’s Clark’s Crossing Gazette for all the details.