An RCMP cruiser at headquarters in Dartmouth. (Healey photo)

NINE MILE RIVER: A 57-year-old Halifax man is facing a pair of charges after running a stop sign in Elmsdale on May 21.

Const. Preston Burns, Community Policing Officer with East Hants RCMP, said an officer was patrolling in the community when he spotted a vehicle run the stop sign at Elmsdale Road and Hwy 14.

“The man was pulled over and signs of impairment by alcohol were observed,” said Const. Burns.

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The man was arrested and provided samples of his breath.

Const. Burns said the man, who is from Halifax, is facing charges for impaired driving .

The man was also driving without a driver’s licence, so he has a charge for that as well, said Const. Burns.