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Dauphin RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle Saturday morning at 2 a.m. at a business located on Main Street in Dauphin.
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The driver refused to comply, striking the officer with her vehicle while fleeing south on Main Street. The driver proceeded to lose control of her vehicle and hit a snowbank.
Officers approached the driver, who refused to exit the vehicle, and placed her under arrest. The officer suffered only minor injuries.
The 40-year-old woman from Dauphin was arrested for impaired driving. A breathalyzer test determined she was driving after consuming twice over the legal limit.
The accused was later released from police custody for a court appearance scheduled for March 27, 2025, in Dauphin. She will face several charges for impaired driving and assault.
Dauphin RCMP continue to investigate.
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