RCMP Alert: Highway 104 Dangerous Driving Arrest in Antigonish

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Northwest Traffic Services have arrested a 32-year-old woman from Halifax after a series of dangerous driving incidents along Highway 104 in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. The events unfolded on the afternoon of June 19, 2026, and involved extreme speeding, refusal to stop for police, and risky driving through a construction area.

According to investigators, the suspect was first seen travelling at a dramatically excessive speed before fleeing from police on two separate encounters. The vehicle was ultimately located at a nearby business, where the driver was taken into custody without further incident. A search of the car led to the seizure of drugs, cash, and suspected stolen property, and multiple criminal and traffic charges are now pending.

Official Incident Details

On June 19, 2026, at approximately 2:50 p.m., an officer with RCMP Northwest Traffic Services was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 104 near Indian Mountain. The officer observed an eastbound Nissan Sentra travelling at 166 km/h in a 110 km/h zone.

When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver allegedly accelerated, weaving around other vehicles and continuing through an active construction zone. Given the immediate danger to the public, the officer decided not to pursue the vehicle further at that time.

As the Sentra continued eastbound on Highway 104, other RCMP officers located the same vehicle near James River. Officers report that the driver again failed to stop, and the vehicle was not pursued in order to avoid increasing risk to other road users.

Shortly afterwards, Antigonish County District RCMP received a 911 call reporting that the same Nissan Sentra was being driven dangerously on Highway 104 in the Dagger Woods area. Responding officers found the vehicle parked at a nearby business. The driver was arrested at that location without incident.

Arrest, Charges, and Seized Items

The driver, a 32-year-old woman from Halifax, was arrested and later released on conditions, with a court appearance pending in Antigonish Provincial Court at a future date.

She is expected to face the following charges:

• Fleeing from police (failure to stop for a peace officer)
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Stunting (excessive speeding under Nova Scotia road safety laws)
• Transporting cannabis in an unlawful manner

During a search of the Nissan Sentra, officers seized:

• Cannabis
• Prescription pills
• Cash
• Suspected stolen property

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by the Antigonish Street Crime Enforcement Unit. This incident has been recorded under RCMP File # 2026-849009.

Police emphasize that extreme speed and aggressive driving remain major factors in serious and fatal collisions across Canada. Similar patterns can be seen in communities nationwide, as highlighted in CrimeCanada.ca’s broader Safety Alerts and enforcement summaries.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case is a strong reminder of how quickly reckless decisions behind the wheel can endanger entire communities in Nova Scotia, especially on high-speed routes like Highway 104. Excessive speeding, fleeing from police, and driving recklessly through construction zones put not only the driver at risk, but also workers, families, and other motorists who share the road with no warning.

To help prevent similar incidents, we encourage drivers to maintain safe speeds, allow extra time for travel through construction areas, and immediately pull over when signalled by police. If you see a vehicle being driven in a way that could cause a crash—such as extreme speeding, swerving, or refusing to stop—call 911 as soon as it is safe to do so, providing details like the vehicle description, direction of travel, and location. Community vigilance and timely reporting are key tools in reducing high-risk driving and protecting lives on Nova Scotia roads.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.