Driver Facing Multiple Charges After Vehicle Collision.
On September 2, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, New Glasgow Regional Police on routine patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision between a Hyundai Santa Fe, and a GMC Terrain, on East River Road, New Glasgow.
Upon investigation by officers, the driver of the Hyundai Santa Fe, a 47-year-old female from Halifax, was arrested at the scene for impaired operation of a motor vehicle by drug.
A search of the Hyundai Santa Fe, officers located a quantity of cocaine, scales, and packaging material. The driver and two passengers, a 43-year-old male from Halifax, and a 44-year-old female from Halifax were arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking. Investigation indicated that the 43-year-old male was also wanted on an arrest warrant out of Halifax.
The driver was transported back to New Glasgow Regional Police to complete a drug recognition evaluation coordination testing by a Drug Recognition Expert, where the driver refused.
Rhona Kenny, 47, of Halifax has been charged with the following:
Impaired operation by drug, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
Failing to comply with Probation, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal code;
Refusal to comply with demand, contrary to section 320,15(1) of the Criminal Code;
Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the controlled drugs and substances act.
Ryan Andrew Maclean, 43, of Halifax has been charged with the following :
Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the controlled drugs and substances act;
Failing to attend court as ordered, contrary to section 145(2) of the Criminal code;
Obstructing a peace officer, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal code
No one was injured in the collision.
The additional female passenger, the 44-year-old woman from Halifax was released from custody and placed on an undertaking, to attend court at a later date.
Ryan Maclean and Rhona Kenny were both remanded into custody to appear in court.
New Glasgow Regional Police continue to investigate.
Source : NGRP Release
