Two women have each been charged with several offences following a traffic stop in Estevan Tuesday night.
A patrol member of the Estevan Police Service (EPS) pulled over a vehicle based on the driving actions of the motorist. The female driver was found to be under the influence of a drug.
“A field sobriety test was conducted, which resulted in her failing the roadside test. The female was subsequently arrested and transported to the Estevan Police Service (building) for further testing,” said Deputy Police Chief Murray Cowan.
An EPS drug recognition expert (DRE) conducted a further examination of the motorist. Cowan said the driver refused to co-operate.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of about six grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, three cellular phones, just over $100 in cash, a digital scale and other items used for the sale and distribution of methamphetamines.
A firearm was also seized from the vehicle, and the vehicle itself was seized as offence-related property.
The female passenger in the vehicle was also arrested.
During the investigation, it was determined one of the women was recently placed on a probation order, and was prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Kirby Kiraly, a 31-year-old Estevan woman, has been charged with seven offences. Two of them are under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: trafficking methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine.
The other five are under the Criminal Code of Canada: possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, failing to comply with a sobriety test demand, possession of a firearm while prohibited to do so, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, and failing to comply with a probation order.
Kaitlyn Howells, a 25-year-old Estevan woman, has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine and possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and possession of a firearm knowing that its possession is unauthorized under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Both made a court appearance Thursday morning.
The Mercury will have more details as they become available.
