N.S. RCMP arrest man who allegedly fled from police

RCMP logo shown in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

RCMP Northeast Traffic Services (NETS) have arrested a 24-year-old man who allegedly fled from police in Brookfield, N.S.

An RCMP officer from NETS attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling on Highway 2 in Brookfield for having expired plates on June 5 around 11:15 a.m.

The driver of the Volkswagen Jetta did not stop and fled from police at a high rate of speed. RCMP did not pursue the car in the interest of public safety.

The Jetta was later found abandoned on a dead-end road in Pleasant Valley.

RCMP Police Dog Services, Colchester County District RCMP, the Department of Natural Resources Air Services and an RCMP remotely piloted aircraft system operator searched the area and found the driver and passenger fleeing on foot.

The driver from Dutch Settlement was arrested.

He was later released on conditions and will appear in Truro provincial court at a later date facing two counts of flight from police and dangerous operation of a conveyance.

The driver was also issued summary offence tickets under the Motor Vehicle Act for:

• driving a motor vehicle without a motor vehicle liability policy
• operating and unregistered vehicle
• failing to display number plates for current registration year
• operator of vehicle operating vehicle without a valid inspection sticker in place or possession valid certificate for vehicle

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