A loose lug nut cause the wheel of a dually Chevy Silverado to come off its axle and smash into the rear window of a Ford F350 March 4. The Silverado was southbound on Highway 2 north of Ponoka at 1 p.m. There were no injuries.
Causing a disturbance
A 45-year-old man was charged with causing a disturbance March 7 at 7 p.m. after trying to break into a residence in Ponoka. It is believed the man was holding a stick while trying to gain entry and Mounties who attended told him to drop the stick and he complied with the request.
Erratic speeder
A 29-year-old woman faces a mandatory court appearance after travelling at 165 km/h on Highway 2 near Ponoka. She was driving a black Volkswagen and flashing her headlights at other motorists so she could pass. The driver was also charged with speeding.
Sleepy driver
The driver of a Honda Civic was charged with speeding March 9 at 6:30 p.m. on Highway 2 southbound just north of Ponoka. The vehicle was being driven in excess of 146 km/h when he was pulled over. A 40-year-old man from Calgary admitted to being tired and was charged with speeding. He was then escorted to a Ponoka hotel to get some rest.
Foot on the brake
Police have charged a 29-year-old woman for possession of drugs and being impaired March 6 at 3:15 a.m. after falling asleep in her car. She had turned the ignition with the vehicle in reverse when she fell asleep but her foot was on the brake pedal with enough weight to stop it from moving. Marijuana was found in the vehicle.
Seatbelt check stop
A 39-year-old woman from Hobbema has lost her car for 30 days after a being found to have no driver’s licence and being suspended from driving. She was stopped for not wearing a seatbelt during a seatbelt check stop March 8 at 7 p.m. on Highway 2A and 50 Street.
If you have information on any crime call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4472 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.