RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton charged a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations with additional offences after a truck was stolen in Inverness County.
On June 11, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Inverness County District RCMP received a report of a truck that had just been stolen from Middle River. A responding officer observed the black Chevrolet Silverado travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 105 in Baddeck. The officer did not pursue the truck out of concern for public safety.
At approximately 2:15 p.m., an officer with RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton observed the Silverado travelling on H ighway 105 in Boularderie East. The officer activated their emergency equipment and attempted to stop the vehicle, but the truck fled at a high rate of speed. The officer did not pursue the vehicle out of concern for public safety.
An officer then deployed a spike belt further along H ighway 105. The Silverado drove over the belt, deflating all four tires. The driver then pulled off the highway onto Hillside Boularderie Road and fled on foot. A short time later, the officer located and safely arrested the driver with assistance of multiple witnesses.
The driver was later identified as 29-year-old Dylan Edwards of North Sydney, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations. Edwards now faces charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Flight from Peace Officer, Obstructing Justice, and Driving While Prohibited related to this incident. He was remanded into custody.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton at 902-794-5800. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) , submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips app.
