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Port Saunders RCMP charges dirt bike operator with dangerous operation, flight from police
June 11, 2026
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Port Saunders, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP
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A 29-year-old man was arrested by Port Saunders RCMP on Wednesday for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and flight from police.
On June 10, 2026, around 1:30 p.m., Port Saunders RCMP received a complaint about a motorbike travelling at a high rate of speed and performing stunts on Route 430 near the Big East River. Police conducted a patrol of the area and located the described bike nearby in the parking lot of a business.
When police approached and attempted to speak with the driver, he fled from police in the opposite direction. In the interest of public safety, police did not pursue the vehicle and began patrols of in the Hawkes Bay and Port Saunders area.
Officers identified the suspect, a 29-year-old man, and located the vehicle. The driver attended the Port Saunders detachment later that afternoon, and was arrested on charges of dangerous operation and flight from police.
He was released with conditions and will appear in court in September 2026.
The investigation is continuing.
Failing to stop for police is a serious and dangerous offence. When an officer signals you to pull over, it’s for your safety and the safety of everyone else on the road. Make the right decisions when you’re behind the wheel. Slow down, drive responsibly and always pull over safely when you see flashing police lights.