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HRP recover stolen vehicle in Dartmouth

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Police say a stolen vehicle has been recovered after being abandoned behind Cole Harbour Place in Dartmouth.

Officers spotted the car over the weekend and believed it had been reported stolen several days earlier.

When police attempted to pull the driver over, the vehicle took off at a high speed. Officers say they did not pursue due to public safety concerns but observed the car heading toward Cole Harbour. About 30 minutes later, an RCMP officer located the vehicle parked behind Cole Harbour Place, but the driver had already left the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Police cruiser hits man, slams into pole during Halifax pursuit

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A 37-year-old man is facing charges after a police chase in Halifax ended in a crash Tuesday following a reported theft on Quinpool Road.

Halifax Regional Police say officers responded to a theft at the Superstore, where the suspect fled on a stolen bicycle. A short time later, two officers located the man near Nora Bernard Street and began a pursuit.

The police cruiser then struck the suspect before crashing into a power pole. The man and one officer were taken to hospital with injuries, while a second officer was treated at the scene by Emergency Health Services.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. The suspect is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date.

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Additional charges laid following arrest of man wanted on Canada wide warrant

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A 35-year-old man from Haut-Aboujagane has been charged following a theft and resisting arrest incident in Moncton.

RCMP say officers located a stolen SUV on Tuesday after it fled police earlier in the day. Several units assisted, including RCMP Air Services, Police Dog Services, the CRU Priority Offender Team, and General Investigative Services.

The suspect reportedly parked an SUV on Gordon Street in Moncton. A news release stated that RCMP blocked a man from re-entering the vehicle, and an altercation ensued, and an edged weapon was seized.

During the struggle, the suspect reportedly was able to start the vehicle and, while attempting to escape, backed into an unmarked police vehicle. He then collided with a second police vehicle.

RCMP arrested a man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for failing to comply with the conditions of his statutory release.

Additional charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and met, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, mischief, resisting arrest and assault on a police officer, have been laid.

He remains in custody pending a future court appearance.