N.B. youth arrested after dangerous driving incident, fleeing police: Oromocto RCMP

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference in St. John's, N.L., on June 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

The RCMP in New Brunswick arrested a 16-year-old from Oromocto First Nation in connection with traffic-related offences in Oromocto, N.B.

Oromocto RCMP responded to a report of vehicle driving dangerously on school property on Mackenzie Drive while students were outside around 8:40 a.m. Friday.

Police activated emergency equipment before approaching the vehicle. The driver, who was known to police, fled at a high rate of speed, according to an RCMP news release.

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Police found the vehicle abandoned on Mahsos Street in Oromocto shortly after with help from the community. Police say they determined the vehicle was stolen.

Police located and arrested the youth, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, a short time later on First Street in Oromocto.

The youth was released on conditions pending a future court appearance.

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