Moncton man charged after fleeing police in Southeast N.B.

A 32-year-old Moncton man has been charged after fleeing police near the greater Hampton, Salisbury, and Sussex area.

RCMP say members of the Hampton detachment were looking into reports of a truck driving recklessly on Route 1 near Nauwigewauk on April 23. Police spotted the suspected vehicle soon after entering the area and attempted to use a tire deflation device to prevent the truck from fleeing.

Despite the deflation device working, the vehicle continued to drive at high speeds and police did not chase.

Following aid from Caledonia Region RCMP, New Brunswick RCMP Police Dog Services, and RCMP Air Services, the truck was found and soon abandoned on Route 2 near Salisbury.

Police dogs then located the 32-year-old Moncton man who was the only person involved. Following his arrest, officers learned that he was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection with a different crime.

The truck was also reported stolen from a residence in Bloomfield, New Brunswick earlier that day.

The following day, the suspect appeared in Saint John Provincial Court and was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fleeing from police, and theft of a motor vehicle.

He will remain in custody while he awaits a future court date, as the investigation is ongoing.