Regina police constable with 11 years experience charged with impaired driving

An officer with the Regina Police Service (RPS) is facing impaired driving charges after a late night traffic stop in the Lumsden, Sask. area.

Regina police said the RCMP-led traffic stop occurred at around 3 a.m. CST on July 15.

According to Regina police, Devon Sterling, 37, is a constable with 11 years of service. He was not on duty when the traffic stop occurred, police said.

Sterling has been charged with impaired driving and driving with a alcohol limit in excess of 0.08.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Sterling will make his first court appearance on these charges in provincial court on  Aug. 22.

RPS said Sterling will be reassigned to administrative duties within the Regina police building until the matter is concluded in court.

In a release, RPS also said,  “in accordance with the provisions of The Police Act, 1990, an administrative investigation of this incident is being conducted by the Professional Standards Unit of the Regina Police Service.  The administrative investigation will conclude only after the criminal matters have been dealt with.”