Early Saturday morning, Nelson Police Department officers were met with a surprise when a vehicle crested the hill in the 1100 block Front Street in their lane.
Just after 1:30 a.m., officers narrowly avoided the vehicle and managed to warn another member in time to get out of the way before it struck him.
The vehicle continued as if nothing had happened. It was stopped and the driver was found to be under the influence and charged under the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act.
His passenger offered the excuse that he was from England and was merely confused.
It was unknown how long he had been travelling in the wrong lane and police say it was only by luck he did not run head on into someone.
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If you are on the run, at the very least try buckling up.
Last Thursday afternoon, Nelson officers were conducting a traffic safety checkstop in the 300 block Hall Mines Road.
A 27–year-old male with no seatbelt on and no ID came through. Upon checking his name for a valid driver’s license it was found that he was wanted in Alberta and was bound by conditions to remain in the province.
He was arrested and put before a judge to answer to these breaches of his release and warrants.
The male was held in custody and will be transported back to Alberta forthwith to deal with his charges.