A 41-year-old Trail man received a 24-hour driving ban and multiple fines after being forced to pull over by alert witnesses on Highway 22 near Genelle.
Police say they were called Sunday afternoon after people noticed someone driving 40 to 50 km/h, weaving back and forth in his lane, and crossing over the centre line as he headed north toward Genelle.
Police say the witnesses grew concerned for the safety of others. One driver passed the man, pulled in front of his vehicle, and slowed down, causing him to pull over to the side of the highway.
When officers arrived, they located the man and his vehicle surrounded by the other motorists. One person had taken the key out of the ignition to ensure the man and his vehicle remained on the scene until police arrived.
The man failed a field sobriety test.
“This is a very unusual situation that ended well,” Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said in a news release.
“We wouldn’t recommended motorists stopping other motorists in this way due to the risk to their safety; however, this situation appeared to be well calculated and done at low speeds under control. We are glad the man was safely stopped due to the risk he posed to others.”
Oasis man arrested for assault
RCMP say an Oasis man remains in custody pending a bail hearing after being arrested for assaulting a woman.
Police were called Saturday evening to the woman’s home on Hanna Drive. They say the man and woman knew each other. The man was allegedly in breach of a court condition not to have contact with her.
He was arrested without incident.
