Update: Wanted person – A warrant of arrest has now been issued for the 29-year-old man. He is wanted on several charges related to incidents that occurred in Sussex, N.B. on April 4, 2023. Charges include: Assaulting a police officer, Failing to stop for a police officer, Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Operating a motor vehicle while prohibited, Mischief to a police vehicle, and Failing to comply with a probation order. The warrant of arrest was issued on April 14, 2023, by a Judge of the Provincial Court in Saint John, N.B. If you see him, please do not approach him and call police immediately. If you have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Sussex RCMP at 506-433-7700.
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Original News Release:
The Sussex RCMP is asking for the public's help to locate a person of interest in connection with a series of incidents in Berwick, N.B.
On April 4, 2023 at approximately 2 p.m., members of the Sussex RCMP detachment attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation but the vehicle failed to stop for police. The driver eventually pulled into a parking lot and police were able to confirm the identity of the driver, who was known to police. The driver then drove the vehicle into the police car, backed up and hit the police car a second time, and then fled the scene.
The police car sustained significant damages and police were unable to locate the driver as a result.
Police are now asking for the public's help to locate the driver, who is a 29-year-old man from Harewood, N.B. He may be travelling in an older model Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that is dark green or possibly black in color.
If you see him, please do not approach him and call police immediately. If you have information on his whereabouts, please contact the Sussex RCMP at 506-433-7700. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.