A 65-year-old man faces impaired driving and firearms charges, after Cape Breton Regional Police arrested him in his vehicle in the Albert Bridge area. Photo by CAPE BRETON POST FILEArticle contentA 65-year-old man is facing impaired driving and firearms charges, after Cape Breton Regional Police arrested him in his vehicle in the Albert Bridge area.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOfficers responded to a report of a vehicle driving erratically that hit a guard rail along Route 22, also known as the Louisbourg Highway, around 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 19, according to a regional police news release.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentUpon arrival, officers located the vehicle stopped on the roadway, where the driver was inside and not alert.Article contentAfter waking the driver and inquiring what happened, officers noted signs of impairment and placed the man under arrest, at which time they also located and seized a firearm from inside the vehicle.Article contentThe driver was then transported to the regional police service’s lockup facility, where officers conducted a breath sample and then a drug recognition evaluation. Following an assessment, police determined the man was impaired by drugs.Article contentThe man, whose name was not released, has been charged with impaired operation of a vehicle, impaired operation with a blood drug concentration over the limit, occupying a vehicle knowing there was a firearm and careless use of a firearm.Article contentThe driver is scheduled to appear in Sydney Provincial Court on Jan. 5.Article content
Cape Breton police charge 65-year-old man for impaired driving, firearm possession
