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RCMP arrests woman for impaired driving in Enfield
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a woman for impaired driving in Enfield.
On October 1, at approximately 7:20 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver of a silver SUV that had just left a business in the 6700 block of Hwy. 2 heading toward Wellington.
Officers learned the driver had ordered food but was unable to pay. She then got into a heavily damaged SUV and drove through the parking lot, failing to stop for two stop signs as she left.
Patrols to locate the SUV were unsuccessful.
At approximately 9 p.m., officers learned the suspected driver had returned to the business in a Nissan Xterra and was parked outside.
With assistance from East Hants District RCMP, officers located the Nissan with a woman seated in the driver’s seat. An officer spoke with the woman and observed signs of alcohol impairment. A roadside breath sample was obtained, which resulted in a fail.
The woman, a 43-year-old from Middle Porters Lake, was arrested for impaired driving. She was transported to the Enfield RCMP Detachment, where she provided breath samples of 130 mg% and 120 mg%.
The woman was later released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.
Members of the public play an important role in helping keep our communities safe by reporting suspected impaired drivers. A report could help prevent a serious collision, injury or death. Suspected impaired drivers can be reported by calling 911.
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Investigation ongoing following collision involving RCMP vehicle
The Nova Scotia RCMP is investigating a collision involving an RCMP vehicle and a commercial truck that occurred in Port Medway.
On October 2, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Queens District RCMP, EHS, and fire services responded to a report of a collision on Port Medway Rd. near Eastern Shore Rd. Officers learned that an unmarked RCMP SUV and a Ford pickup had collided head-on.
The drivers, who were the sole occupants of the vehicles, were transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.
Members of the RCMP Emergency Response Team and Police Dog Services attended the scene to assist after clearing from a nearby call for service.
The roadway was closed for several hours while an RCMP collision reconstructionist examined the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or has dashcam footage of the area at the time of the collision, is asked to contact Queens District RCMP at 902-368-9300.
