Pictou, N.S., man charged after allegedly stealing vehicles, fleeing police

A RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith)

RCMP and other police units worked together to arrest and charge a man who allegedly stole a truck in Truro, N.S., on Wednesday.

RCMP charged Jarom Merriam, 41, of Pictou, N.S., with the following:

• flight from peace officer
• dangerous operation of a conveyance (motor vehicle)
• uttering threats
• mischief (two counts)
• possession of property obtained by crime
• assaulting a peace officer (two counts)

Additional charges from Truro Police Services are associated to the initial robbery, said an RCMP news release.

Colchester County District RCMP learned from Truro Police Services that the truck reported stolen was in Colchester County at approximately 10:40 a.m. Police deployed air services to assist in the search.

Police learned the stolen truck was abandoned in Carroll’s Corner, N.S., and the suspect was believed to be in a GMC Sierra after it was reported stolen.

RCMP found and monitored the Sierra until they disabled it using a spike belt.

The driver allegedly fled on foot until he was found and arrested in Belmont, N.S., with RCMP police dog services and RCMP air support.

The man suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” during the arrest, said RCMP. He was transported to hospital by EHS.

Merriam appeared Thursday in Pictou provincial court. He remains in custody pending future appearances.

The investigation into the Sierra theft is ongoing but police said additional charges are expected.

The investigation is ongoing across several police services. Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crimestoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.

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