LOWER SACKVILLE: A 59-year-old man from Bedford has been arrested for impaired driving and possession of a stolen vehicle, police say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a release, Halifax District RCMP said that at approximately 10:50 p.m. on July 27, a member of the force was leaving the detachment on Old Sackville Rd. when he noticed a Honda Civic driving by with no tail lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The member followed the vehicle and activated their emergency equipment but the car did not stop right away,” said Cpl. Lisa Croteau. “A short time passed, the car turned into a driveway and the driver got out.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving without incident. While on scene, queries on the Honda Civic resulted in the car being reported stolen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police learned that the car was reported stolen on July 18, from Seawood Ave. in Lower Sackville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver was taken to the Sackville RCMP Detachment for breath samples and he was later released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The driver is facing charges of Impaired Operation of a Conveyance, Operating a Conveyance with a Blood Alcohol Level Over 80 mg% and Possession of Stolen Property over $5000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on September 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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