Portage la Prairie RCMP arrest highly intoxicated motorist on Trans-Canada Highway

June 5, 2025 - Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On May 29, 2025, at approximately 4:45 pm, Portage La Prairie RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 1, east of Portage la Prairie.

A witness had advised police that the vehicle had pulled off the highway, into a parking lot of a business located between Oakville and Portage la Prairie.

Officers responded immediately and when they arrived learned the suspect vehicle had struck the witness vehicle that was parked with a young child in a car seat. The vehicle then left the scene headed westbound towards Portage La Prairie.

A short time later, officers located the vehicle trying to make a late exit onto highway 1A. While the vehicle was still moving, an officer watched the male driver climb into the back seat.

When the vehicle came to a stop, officers also observed a male passenger. Neither occupant responded to commands given by police resulting in their arrest.

Both showed signs of being heavily intoxicated.

The driver, a 36-year-old male from Winnipeg faces charges of Fail to Comply with a Breath Demand and Failing to Stop After an Accident.

He was also issued six tickets under the Highway Traffic Act totaling $2,195.00. His license was suspended, and the vehicle towed and impounded for a minimum of 60 days.

The 28-year-old male passenger from Winnipeg, was released without charges.

Neither the witness nor the child was physically injured.

Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.

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