A woman in her 30s was stopped by police in Hallsberg on February 23, suspected of driving under the influence of narcotics. According to local media reports, the driver has been identified as Linnea Balkander. The incident occurred during the late afternoon when police conducted a traffic stop.
Separately, police reported another impaired driving incident in Hallsberg on February 25 involving a 55-year-old man suspected of drunk driving. That driver was taken for further testing to determine if suspicions would be confirmed. Both incidents highlight ongoing traffic enforcement efforts in the Hallsberg area.