Halifax Regional Police release impaired driving statistics for August
Halifax Regional Police charged 42 drivers with impaired related offences during the month of July.
Of the 42 drivers, 24 were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by alcohol, two drivers were charged with impaired operation of a conveyance by a drug and 16 drivers were issued driving suspensions for operation of a conveyance while having consumed alcohol. Of the drivers who provided breath samples, 10 drivers had a blood alcohol concentration of at least twice the legal limit. Five drivers refused to provide a breath sample and were charged with the offence of refusal.
Of the 42 drivers, 19 calls were received from people who suspected impaired driving. We thank the public for reporting suspected impaired drivers and encourage anyone to call 911 immediately if they suspect someone is driving impaired.
Here are some signs of an impaired driver:
- Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed
- Drifting in and out of lanes
- Tailgating and changing lanes frequently
- Making exceptionally wide turns
- Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance
- Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights
- Disregarding signals and lights
- Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly
- Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams, or leaving turn signals on
- Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather
If you see a potential impaired driver, call 911 immediately and give the call taker your location along with a description of the vehicle, including the licence plate number, colour, make and model, the direction of travel for the vehicle and a description of the driver.
- PoliceRCMP traffic stop in Goffs leads to charges and unstamped tobacco seizure
RCMP Southeast Traffic Services has arrested a man and a woman and seized a large quantity of unstamped tobacco after a traffic stop.
On September 20, at approximately 10:36 a.m., an RCMP officer was conducting proactive patrols on Hwy. 102 in Goffs when they observed a Promaster 2500 van with Quebec license plate swerving in and out of their lane.
The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and learned the van contained unstamped tobacco.
The driver, a 51-year-old man, and passenger, a 47-year-old woman, both from Yarmouth, were arrested and the van was searched, locating 1500 cartons of unstamped tobacco.
The driver and passenger are facing charges under the Criminal Code, Excise Act and provincial Revenue Act related to possession of unstamped tobacco for the purpose of selling.
Both were released and will be appearing in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.
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PolicePolice lay charges in renovation and repair scam
Police have charged a man for defrauding seniors through a renovation and repair scam.
Between July 8 and August 18, 2025, officers responded to four reports of a man approaching seniors at their homes and offering to complete small renovation or repair jobs. The suspect collects a deposit but does not return to complete the service. In some instances, the suspect asked victims for additional cash advances to cover materials and permits. The suspect also provided fraudulent receipts that were signed with a false name.
On September 15, officers arrested James Robert Dwyer, 65, without incident.
Dwyer appeared in Halifax provincial court on September 16 to face charges of:
- Fraud under $5000.00 (x4)
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.00 (x4)
- Mislead police by diverting suspicion
- Fraudulent or misleading receipt
Dwyer has been convicted of similar crimes in Newfoundland.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who has been a victim of fraud can report it by contacting police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.
You can report a fraud where you haven’t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or call 1-888-495-8501.
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