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By Nigel Maxwell

Crime

RCMP say unsecured child found in vehicle, driven by drunk driver

Jan 30, 2023 | 5:20 PM

A 34-year-old man is facing a number of charges following a traffic stop in Cut Knife Friday night, where a young child was found sitting on a tool box and the driver arrested for being impaired.

The traffic stop, involving a truck, happened at approximately 11:40 p.m.

The officer’s investigation determined the driver was impaired and he was arrested. There were three passengers in the vehicle, including a six-year-old child.

The back seat of the truck was folded up and the child was sitting on a toolbox and folded-up clothing, and was not wearing a seatbelt. Officers arranged for the child to be picked up by another adult.

A photo provided of the back seat. (RCMP)

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“This was a very dangerous situation – an impaired driver and a small child not properly secured in a car seat or with a seatbelt. By conducting this traffic stop, the officer removed a huge risk from the road and was able to ensure this little one was safe,” Staff Sgt. Chad McLeod, North District commander of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan said in a statement.

The 34-year-old driver was charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and operation of a conveyance over .08. The vehicle was also impounded for 30 days.

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