New Brunswick man faces more than 20 charges in Nova Scotia in theft of police car

A Moncton man, Kyle Douglas Smith, is facing a multitude of criminal charges after allegedly stealing an RCMP car in New Brunswick and driving it into Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia RCMP have charged Smith with over 20 offences, including possession of firearms, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime, impaired operation, dangerous operation, and mischief. Additional charges are pending in New Brunswick.

According to Nova Scotia RCMP, Smith was apprehended on the afternoon of May 16 just outside Amherst, N.S., less than 20 minutes after New Brunswick RCMP notified local authorities that he was crossing into Nova Scotia. Smith reportedly stole the vehicle in Sackville, N.B., before making his way into Nova Scotia. Police were able to track the stolen vehicle using its GPS and successfully stopped it using a spike belt.

The incident resulted in a six-hour closure of a section of Highway 104 as RCMP officers conducted a thorough search for evidence in the area. Cpl. Guillaume Tremblay, an RCMP spokesperson, explained that the closure was necessary to ensure that no evidence was discarded from the vehicle during the pursuit. While it is unclear if any evidence was found during the search, the investigation remains ongoing.

Tremblay noted that separate investigations are being conducted by both New Brunswick and Nova Scotia RCMP, with each jurisdiction focusing on events that occurred within their respective borders. The theft of the vehicle took place in New Brunswick when an officer responded to a report of an “unwanted person” at a hotel. New Brunswick RCMP have yet to provide further details on the incident.

Kyle Douglas Smith is currently in custody and is set to appear in court next month for further proceedings. The case highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies across provinces in addressing criminal activities that transcend borders.