RCMP officers from Sheet Harbour arrested two impaired drivers in less than 12 hours.
On April 14, at approximately 10:50 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to reports of a possible impaired driver on Hwy. 7 who had parked his vehicle and entered a hardware store in Sheet Harbour. RCMP officers quickly located the vehicle, a Toyota Tacoma, and its driver, who was inside the store showing signs of impairment.
The 66-year-old Spry Bay man provided a breath samples into an approved screening device, which resulted in a "fail." He was arrested and transported to the Sheet Harbour RCMP detachment where he subsequently provided breath samples that registered 100 mg% and 90 mg%.
Later that evening, at approximately 9:30 p.m., RCMP officers observed a Kia Rio speeding on Hwy. 7 in Murphy Cove and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The driver initially stopped the vehicle but then drove off and parked at a nearby home where he was arrested for Flight from a Peace Officer. During his interaction with the officer, the driver exhibited signs of impairment and had open liquor in the vehicle.
The 48-year-old man was transported to the Sheet Harbour RCMP detachment where he subsequently provided breath samples that registered 140 mg% and 130 mg%.
Both drivers were later released and will appear in court at a later date to face charges of Operation while Impaired.
In Nova Scotia, drivers who provide breath samples of 80 mg% and above are issued an immediate 90-day driving suspension.
Road safety is a shared responsibility. Nova Scotians who suspect an impaired driver is operating a vehicle are asked to call 911; it could save a life.
File #: 25-51181, 25-51473