Two impaired drivers caught Monday night

PRINCE GEORGE—On Monday, Prince George RCMP caught two drivers who are suspected of driving while impaired.

At 7:55 p.m. a motorist was seen driving near 20 Avenue and Spruce Street where they proceeded to yell out their vehicle window at police officers. The officer then followed the driver into a parking lot. While speaking with the driver the officer noticed several signs of drug impairment.

The officer began an investigation into impaired operation of a motor vehicle. A Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation of the driver, who was issued a 24-hour driver prohibition and had their vehicle impounded.

Approximately an hour later RCMP received a call from a concerned citizen about an erratic driver in a Chevrolet pickup. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Officers believed the driver to be under the influence of drugs. Officers detained the driver and transported them to the Prince George City Detachment to be evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition and had their vehicle impounded.