RCMP arrest woman for impaired driving following single-vehicle crash
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a woman for impaired driving following a crash in Elderbank.
On July 17, at approximately 9:35 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the 6000 block of Hwy. 357. Upon arrival, officers observed an Acura MDX in a ditch off the roadway and a woman standing outside the vehicle.
An officer spoke with the woman and observed signs of impairment.
The driver, a 46-year-old woman from Halifax Regional Municipality, was arrested for impaired driving. She was transported to the Lower Sackville RCMP Detachment, where she provided two breath samples registering 200 mg% and 190 mg%.
The woman was released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.
Everyone has a role to play in keeping our roads safe. Motorists who plan to consume alcohol or drugs need to arrange a safe ride to their destination. Suspected impaired drivers can be reported by calling 911.
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East Hants District RCMP charges youth with multiple offences after they stole car, fled from police
East Hants District RCMP has charged a youth with multiple offences after they stole a car and fled from police in Shubenacadie.
On July 16, at approximately 9:20 p.m., East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a stolen car in Shubenacadie.
Officers located the vehicle, a Hyundai Elantra, travelling southbound on Hwy. 2 and conducted a traffic stop. The car pulled over and stopped, then drove away from officers at a high rate of speed. Officers did not pursue the vehicle in consideration of public safety.
Responding officers located and attempted to safely stop the vehicle several times on Hwy. 2 At each attempt, the Elantra drove away at a high rate of speed.
At approximately, 10:40 p.m., officers again located the vehicle on Hwy. 2, in the 2700 block. While officers initiated a high-risk traffic stop, the driver attempted to flee in the Elantra and struck a responding officer’s vehicle, disabling the car. Officers safely arrested the youth driver who was the only occupant. No injuries were reported.
While searching the vehicle, officers located two imitation firearms and a pry bar.
The youth has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight from Peace Officer, Motor Vehicle Theft, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession in a Motor Vehicle, and Possession of Break-in Instrument.
The youth appeared in Shubenacadie Provincial Court on July 20 and has been remanded into custody pending their next court appearance on August 10.
