RCMP arrest six people for impaired driving over a 24-hour period
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment arrested six individuals for impaired driving over a 24-hour period.
On May 9, at 7:50 a.m., officers responded to a report of a man causing property damage on MacDonald Cove Rd. in Harrigan Cove. Officers learned the man had driven his truck to the location and was burning items that did not belong to him. He was arrested for mischief and provided a roadside breath sample, which resulted in a fail.
Stephen James Mannette, 47, of Charlos Cove, was transported to Sheet Harbour RCMP Detachment where he provided two samples of breath registering 130 mg% each.
Mannette is charged with:
- Impaired Driving
- Impaired Driving over 80 mg%
- Assault (three counts)
- Mischief
- Arson
He appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on May 11 and was released on conditions pending a future court appearance.
On May 9, at 6:10 p.m., officers responded to an impaired driving complaint in the 100 block of Walker Ave. in Lower Sackville. Officers observed signs of impairment, and the driver provided a roadside breath sample that resulted in a fail. He was arrested.
The 50-year-old man of Lower Sackville provided two breath samples at the Lower Sackville RCMP Detachment registering 160 mg% and 150 mg%. He was released pending a future court appearance.
On May 9, at 9:55 p.m., during proactive patrol on Brushy Hill Rd. in Upper Sackville, an officer observed an off-highway vehicle on the roadway without a licence plate. Signs of impairment were observed with the driver, and a roadside breath sample resulted in a fail.
The 35-year-old man from Upper Sackville provided two breath samples at the Lower Sackville RCMP Detachment registering 110 mg% and 100 mg%. He was released pending a future court appearance.
On May 9, at 11:30 p.m., during proactive patrol on Windmill Rd. near Ralston Ave. in Dartmouth, an officer conducted a traffic stop. Signs of impairment were observed, and a roadside breath sample resulted in a warn. The driver, a 31-year-old man from Halifax, was issued a seven-day driving suspension.
On May 10, at 12:50 a.m., during proactive patrol on Amos Walter Dr. in North Preston, an officer located a man asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle. When the driver exited the vehicle, he stumbled into a ditch. A roadside breath demand was made; however, the man was unable to provide a suitable sample.
The 34-year-old man of North Preston faces a charge of refusal and was released pending a future court appearance.
On May 10, at approximately 1:20 a.m., officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver travelling north on Hwy. 102 from Lower Sackville. The vehicle was located on Hwy. 102 in Fall River and observed travelling below the posted speed and failing to maintain its lane.
A traffic stop was conducted and signs of impairment were observed. A roadside breath sample resulted in a fail.
The driver, a 33-year-old woman from Hardwood Lands, was arrested for impaired driving and on an outstanding warrant for impaired driving. She provided two breath samples at the Enfield RCMP Detachment registering 150 mg% and 140 mg%. She was released pending a future court appearance.
Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of serious injury and death on our roads. The Nova Scotia RCMP reminds motorists to plan ahead, designate a sober driver, or arrange alternate transportation. Anyone who sees a suspected impaired driver is asked to call 911.
-Antigonish County District RCMP charges man after he flees from officers
Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a man after he fled from officers near Maryvale.
On May 11, at approximately 9 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP officers were proactively patrolling on Hwy. 245 when they observed a truck without its taillights on.
One of the officers initiated a traffic stop; however, the driver didn’t stop and increased their speed, driving away from the officer. In the interest of public safety, the officer did not pursue the vehicle.
A short time later, officers located the truck abandoned in a parking lot on Old Maryvale Rd. Officers searched the area and spoke with neighbours. As the search and investigation continued, officers heard noise in a nearby wooded area and began calling for those in the woods to present themselves. A man and a woman then exited and were safely arrested.
David Pellerine, 31, of Stellarton, was identified as the driver of the truck and has been charged with Flight from Police. He was also issued several summary offence tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Pellerine was released on conditions and will appear in court at a later date. The woman was released without charge.
-RCMP traffic stop near Fort Lawrence leads to arrest and seizure of illegal cannabis and unstamped tobacco
RCMP Northwest Traffic Services seized cannabis and unstamped tobacco and arrested a man during a traffic stop.
On May 9, at approximately 9:30 a.m., an officer was proactively patrolling Hwy. 104 in Fort Lawrence when they observed a Ford pickup truck towing an enclosed trailer with an expired Ontario licence plate.
The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle near Exit 4 in Amherst. During the traffic stop, the officer noted a number of irregularities with the trailer and contents of the truck that were consistent with the transportation of contraband. The officer asked the driver, and sole occupant of the vehicle, a number of questions that he refused to answer. The driver was then arrested for obstruction.
Through a subsequent search of the truck and trailer, officers located and seized 20 cases of unstamped cigarettes and 21 bags of illegal cannabis.
The driver, a 30-year-old man of Mississauga, will be facing charges under the Excise Act, the Revenue Act, the Criminal Code, and the Cannabis Act. He was released and is scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on July 20.
The truck and trailer were seized under the Excise Act, and an application is being made for their forfeiture.
The investigation is ongoing together with Audit and Enforcement Officers with the Department of Service Nova Scotia.
