22 year old Tilton man charged with impaired driving after crashing his truck

    Wednesday, 14 June 2023 16:47

    By Tonya Organ

    When police arrived on scene, the driver was showing clear signs of impairment and open alcohol was located inside the vehicle.

    RCMP arrested a 22-year-old Tilton man for impaired driving this past Saturday, after his truck was found crashed in a ditch on the side of a road. Police say it happened just before noon on Sheartsnown Road. When police arrived on scene, the driver was showing clear signs of impairment and open alcohol was located inside the vehicle. The driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.

     

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