News release
RCMP arrest two impaired drivers at proactive checkpoints in Head of Chezzetcook
April 20, 2026
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Head of Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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RCMP officers arrested two impaired drivers during separate road safety checkpoints in Head of Chezzetcook over the weekend.
At a checkpoint on April 17, at approximately 9:10 p.m., an RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment officer observed that the driver of a Mazda CX-5 exhibited signs of impairment.
The driver was asked to pull over to the shoulder of the road to provide a roadside breath sample. As the officer went to retrieve the roadside screening device, the Mazda CX-5 drove away.
The officer followed the vehicle for a short distance and initiated a traffic stop. This time, the driver stopped and subsequently provided a roadside breath sample, which resulted in a fail.
A 55-year-old man from East Chezzetcook was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Cole Harbour RCMP Detachment, where he provided two breath samples registering 150 mg% and 140 mg%.
At a checkpoint on April 18, at approximately 9:25 p.m., an RCMP Southeast Traffic Services – Metro officer detected an odour of alcohol from the driver of a GMC Sierra.
The officer obtained a roadside breath sample, which resulted in a fail.
A 61-year-old man from Lower East Chezzetcook was arrested for impaired driving and transported to Cole Harbour RCMP Detachment, where he provided two breath samples registering 160 mg% and 150 mg%.
Both men were later released and will be facing charges for impaired driving in relation to these incidents.
Impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of serious and fatal collisions. Proactive enforcement, including road safety checkpoints, is conducted regularly to deter impaired driving and keep roads safe. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, arrange a safe ride home, and report suspected impaired drivers by calling 911.
File #: 26-59299, 26-59860