Gun, cocaine seized after impaired crash in Winnipeg
A woman was arrested early Saturday morning after crashing into a stopped vehicle while allegedly impaired, leading to the seizure of a shotgun and cocaine.
The collision happened just after midnight on Maryland Street near Portage Avenue. Police say a car driving south struck another vehicle that was waiting at a red light.
Both vehicles were heavily damaged, but no injuries were reported.
Officers observed the driver, 27-year-old woman, showed hints of intoxication. Vehicle search led to an unloaded 12-gauge shotgun, and officers also found 20 grams of cocaine on the woman. The drugs are estimated to be worth about $1,600.
The 27-year-old woman faces several charges, including impaired driving, possession of a firearm without authorization, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
She was released with a court date.
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