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RCMP Southwest Traffic Services charges man for fleeing police and dangerous driving
April 23, 2026
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Kentville, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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RCMP Southwest Traffic Services has charged a man with multiple offences, including flight from police and dangerous driving.
On April 13, at approximately 2:45 p.m., a Southwest Nova Traffic Services officer observed a vehicle believed to be driven by a man who was wanted on a province-wide warrant.
The officer attempted a traffic stop on the grey Hyundai Accent near Campbell Rd. and Scott Dr. in Kentville. The driver did not stop and quickly accelerated, travelling southbound on Oakdene Ave. The officer did not pursue the Accent in consideration of public safety.
The officer located the vehicle a short time later in a parking lot on Belcher St. As the officer approached, the driver fled in the Accent turning onto Belcher St. At this time, another officer was able to see the driver and positively identify him as Nathan Malcolm Cox, 41, of Hortonville. The officers did not pursue the vehicle in the interest of public safety.
On April 15, officers attended a residence on Ridge Rd. in Wolfville where they located the Accent outside the home and safely arrested Cox and a 34-year-old woman. Cox was arrested in relation to the incidents on April 13 and previous offences for which he was wanted. The woman was arrested in relation to previous offences for which she was wanted.
Cox has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance (vehicle) and Flight from Police. He was also issued summary offence tickets for offences under the Motor Vehicle Act.
Cox and the woman have been released on conditions pending future court appearances.
File # 2026-479308