News release

38-year-old man charged following dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

April 30, 2025 - Oak Haven, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 38-year-old man has been charged following dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in Oak Haven, N.B.

On April 25, 2025, at approximately 2:50 p.m., members of the St. Stephen RCMP received a call for a dangerous driver in Oak Haven N.B. 

Police were able to locate the vehicle, but the vehicle fled from police at a very high speed and in a dangerous manner.  Police did not pursue the vehicle.

At that time, the New Brunswick RCMP’s Air Services was deployed to the area to assist in locating the vehicle.   

Numerous members of the public continued to provide updated information regarding the vehicle’s location as the investigation progressed.

Just before midnight, the suspect vehicle was located in the Pleasant Ridge area.  A short time later, the vehicle stopped at a cottage on Route 770, near Lee Settlement, N.B. Police, along with RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) attempted to arrest the individual who fled the scene on foot.  A 38-year-old man was subsequently arrested at a nearby residence without incident. He was remanded into custody pending a future court appearance.

On April 28, 2025, Ryan Daniel Beaumaster, of Oak Bay, appeared in Saint John Provincial Court and was charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and two counts of failing to comply with release conditions. He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to reappear in court on May 1, 2025, for a bail hearing.

Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance.

Contacts

Sgt. Scott Mackenzie
St. Stephen Detachment
West District RCMP
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
506-755-1130