A Carmanville resident, 19-year-old Aaron Russell, is facing multiple charges after fleeing from an RCMP officer during a traffic stop in Carmanville on April 19, 2021.
Following a police investigation, Russell was arrested on May 7 for fleeing from police on April 19 and is charged with the Criminal Code offences of Flight from a Peace Officer and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He was also issued a summary offence ticket for driving more than 51 kilometres over the speed limit.
He was released from custody and is set to appear in court at a later date.
RCMP NL continues to fulfill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law, and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador.