News release

Ste Rose du Lac RCMP lay numerous charges after impaired driver response

January 13, 2025 - Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On January 11, 2025, at approximately 10:00 am, Ste Rose du Lac RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 5 near Ste Rose du Lac that was stuck in a ditch. 

Prior to police arriving, the suspect vehicle was able to get out of the ditch and continue on. Information provided to police indicated the suspect was headed to Ebb and Flow First Nation. 

Officers managed to locate the vehicle, activating their emergency equipment to attempt a traffic stop but the suspect refused, and the officer did not pursue.

Shortly after, the suspect vehicle was located in a driveway in Bacon Ridge Settlement, near Ebb and Flow First Nation. When officers arrived, the male suspect exited the residence with a hand gun and pointed it at an officer, and went back inside.

Officers were able to arrest the male without incident, and discovered the weapon used was an air pistol.

Michael Houle, 47, of Bacon Ridge, is charged with; Pointing a Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Operate a Conveyance while Over 80mg%, Impaired Operation of a Conveyance, Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation of a Vehicle, Resist Arrest, Obstruct Police Officer, and Fail to Comply with an Undertaking.

Houle was remanded until a court appearance in Dauphin.

The investigation continues.

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