Halifax District RCMP have launched a public search for a 47-year-old East Preston man wanted on multiple impaired driving charges after he failed to appear in court.
Cory DeRieche is currently the subject of an active arrest warrant stemming from charges of impaired operation of a conveyance and operating a conveyance with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 milligrams.
The RCMP confirmed that DeRieche was scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court but never showed up, prompting authorities to issue the warrant for his arrest.
Public Safety Concerns
Police are treating this as a serious matter due to the nature of the charges and DeRieche's failure to comply with court proceedings. The RCMP has not released specific details about the original incident that led to the charges, but impaired driving remains one of the leading criminal causes of death in Canada.
Description and Contact Information
While authorities have not provided a physical description of DeRieche, they are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.
The RCMP emphasizes that members of the public should not approach DeRieche themselves but instead immediately contact law enforcement with any relevant information.
