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Elmsdale man charged with impaired driving

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ELMSDALE: A 68-year-old Elmsdale man is facing an impaired driving charge after his vehicle ended up in a ditch in a residential area on October 31.

East Hants RCMP say officers were called to the area after a vehicle was driven into a ditch and subsequently abandoned.

When officers arrived, the driver was no longer at the scene.

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Police located the man inside a nearby residence, where he was arrested.

The 68-year-old was later charged with impaired operation and released on conditions.

The incident remains a reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the importance of reporting suspected impaired drivers to police.