When police tried to speak with the driver, he fled in the opposite direction. In the interest of public safety, RCMP did not pursue the vehicle but started patrolling the Hawkes Bay and Port Saunders areas.
Port Saunders RCMP arrested a 29-year-old man on Wednesday for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police. That afternoon, police got a call about a motorbike travelling at a high rate of speed and performing stunts on Route 430 near Big East River. Officers patrolled the area and located the described bike nearby in the parking lot of a business.
When police tried to speak with the driver, he fled in the opposite direction. In the interest of public safety, RCMP did not pursue the vehicle but started patrolling the Hawkes Bay and Port Saunders areas.
They identified the man and located the motorbike. He’s been charged with dangerous operation and flight from police with a court date in September.
Investigation continues after a fatal collision yesterday on Branch Road near Aspen Cove
Over 600 people visited the Corner Brook Visitor Information Centre in June
Communities can host e-waste and hazardous waste collection day, and get a stipend
Pre-employment training and job placements with nonprofits for young people through ASCEND
Deer Lake man operating an ATV arrested after fleeing from police on the TCH
