RCMP thanking those who helped make roads safer

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RCMP thanking those who helped make roads safer

Between 9 p.m. on September 26 and 1:30 a.m. on September 27, Halifax District RCMP arrested four impaired drivers thanks to four concerned callers who helped make our roads safer by calling police.

On September 26 at 9 p.m., RCMP responded to a call of a possible impaired driver on First St. in Middle Sackville. The vehicle was located and a 41-year-old man from Lower Sackville was arrested. He has been charged with Impaired Operation (by alcohol) of a Conveyance and Impaired Operation (by alcohol) of a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration that is equal to or exceeds 80 mg%. He is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 23.

At 9:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a call of a possible impaired driver on Forest Hills Pkwy. Police located the vehicle and arrested a 21-year-old woman from Truro for impaired driving. She has been charged with Impaired Operation (by alcohol or drug) of a Conveyance and Refusal to Comply with Demand and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 30.

 At 10:20 p.m., RCMP responded to a call of a possible impaired driver on Hammonds Plains Rd. in Upper Tantallon. The vehicle was located by police and a 41-year-old man from Indian Harbour was arrested. He has been charged with Impaired Operation (by alcohol) of a Conveyance and Impaired Operation (by alcohol) of a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration that is equal to or exceeds 80 mg% and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court on December 2.

On September 27 at 1:30 a.m., RCMP responded to a call of a possible impaired driver on Main St. in Dartmouth. The vehicle was located and a 31-year-old woman from Dartmouth was arrested. She has been charged with Impaired Operation (by alcohol) of a Conveyance and Impaired Operation (by alcohol) of a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Concentration that is equal to or exceeds 80 mg% and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on October 30.

Police encourage citizens to report suspected impaired drivers as soon as they can safely do so by calling 1-800-803-RCMP anywhere in Nova Scotia, or 911 for emergencies. Be prepared to provide a description of the vehicle and driver, the license plate number, and the direction of travel.