Posted:
Halifax Regional Police responded to four separate impaired driving calls on February 23 involving three men ages 28, 29 and 56 and a 20-year-old woman, all of whom face charges.
All four incidents involved collisions. One man had a blood alcohol reading of over twice the legal limit while another man had readings that were three times the legal limit. The third man was charged with refusal, assaulting a police officer and was issued a summary offence ticket under the Cannabis Act after a quantity of Cannabis was located in the vehicle.
One of the collisions involved a marked police cruiser, which was stopped to assist a broken down motorist and was parked with its emergency lights activated when it was struck from behind. The officer was able to exit the vehicle and arrest the driver who was determined to be intoxicated. The officer was later transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and released.
Officers in Dartmouth are currently on scene of a fifth impaired driving complaint where the investigation is in it's very early stages and no decision on charges has been made.
Impaired drivers pose a risk to pedestrians, other drivers and themselves. Halifax Regional Police would like to remind the public If they suspect a driver is impaired please call 911 to report it.
GO#s:
19-27522
19-27526
19-27576
19-27693
19-27717