November 8, 07:27, Summary of the night, Värmland County
It has been a quiet Saturday night in the county. Below is a selection of incidents we have handled
Traffic accident, Karlstad at 22.32
A motorist drove off the road and into a tree in Lorensberg. In addition to the driver, a man in his 20s, two other people were travelling in the car, also men in their 20s. They were taken to hospital for examination and possible treatment. The police were at the scene and are filing a report about the accident. The investigation will determine whether the driver may have committed an offence in connection with the accident.
Driving under the influence, Karlstad at 02.26
A motorist, a woman in her 40s, is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs in Tingvallastaden. She was taken in for testing, and the test result will show whether she committed the offence of driving under the influence of drugs and a minor drug offence through personal use. She is also suspected of a serious offence under the Knife Act, as she had an item on her person or in the car that she is not allowed to have.
Drug offence, Arvika at 02.39
A man in his 20s is suspected of a minor drug offence after being checked by a patrol in Styckåsen. The man was taken by the patrol for testing, and the test result will show whether he committed a minor drug offence through personal use.
In addition to this, we have, among other things, checked 21 people or vehicles, conducted a traffic check, dealt with three wildlife accidents with no personal injuries, taken three people into custody under the Act on the Taking into Custody of Intoxicated Persons (LOB) and handled one case concerning mental ill health.