Community Alert: Wanted Pair Arrested After Police Assault in Berwick

On the afternoon of July 5, 2026, Kings District RCMP arrested two individuals with outstanding province-wide warrants at a residence on Buchanan Road in Berwick, Nova Scotia. The situation escalated when the driver allegedly rammed a police vehicle with an officer inside and then reportedly assaulted officers during the arrest.

Both suspects, a 28-year-old man from Aylesford and a 37-year-old woman from New Minas, now face multiple new criminal charges in addition to their existing warrants. They were brought before Kentville Provincial Court on July 6 and remain in custody pending future court dates, which helps stabilize immediate risk for residents in the wider Kings County area, including nearby communities such as those reflected in Kings, Subd. A crime and safety statistics.

Official Incident Details

At approximately 1:40 p.m. on July 5, Kings District RCMP officers received information that two people wanted on province-wide arrest warrants were at a residence on Buchanan Road in Berwick. When officers arrived, they located the pair seated in a parked vehicle in the driveway.

According to RCMP, when a police vehicle pulled in behind the parked car:

• The driver, identified as Kyle Trahan, 28, of Aylesford, allegedly reversed the vehicle into the police car while an officer was still inside.
• Officers informed Trahan he was under arrest and directed him to exit the vehicle.
• Trahan allegedly attempted to flee by driving through the yard and off the property, but the vehicle struck a fence and came to a stop.
• Police report that Trahan continued to refuse to exit the vehicle and allegedly assaulted officers as they tried to remove him.
• Officers deployed a conducted energy weapon (CEW), after which Trahan was taken into custody safely.

During this same encounter:

• The passenger, identified as April Schofield, 37, of New Minas, reportedly left the car on foot and fled the scene.
• RCMP Police Dog Services and a remotely piloted aircraft system (drone) operator were brought in to assist with the search.
• At approximately 6:50 p.m., officers located Schofield inside a residence on Buchanan Road, where she was arrested without further incident.

New Charges and Existing Warrants

Kyle Trahan, 28, of Aylesford is now charged with 17 new offences, including:

• Assaulting a peace officer
• Assaulting a peace officer with a weapon
• Multiple driving-related offences
• Failing to comply with a release order (5 counts)

Before this incident, Trahan was already wanted on warrants for:

• Assault
• Break and enter
• Theft of mail
• Failure to comply with a release order

April Schofield, 37, of New Minas is charged with:

• Resisting or obstructing a peace officer
• Mischief
• Break and enter
• Failing to comply with a release order (4 counts)

Prior to her arrest on July 5, Schofield was wanted on a warrant for:

• Break and enter
• Assault

Both individuals had initial court appearances on July 6 in Kentville Provincial Court and remain in custody. Residents interested in understanding broader regional trends in property crime, assaults, and breach-related offences can review the wider Kings, Subd. D crime and safety profile for comparative context.

911 Use and Community Awareness

While officers were still on Buchanan Road searching for Schofield, the RCMP reports receiving multiple 911 calls from members of the public seeking information about the visible police presence in the area. Police are reminding residents that:

• 911 must only be used for emergencies requiring immediate police, fire, or medical response.
• Non-urgent questions about police activity should be directed to non-emergency phone lines or online information channels, not 911.
• Keeping emergency lines free is critical so that people facing life-threatening or urgent situations can reach first responders without delay.

RCMP file number: 2026-942100

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident in Berwick underscores how quickly an attempt to arrest wanted individuals can turn into a high-risk encounter for both officers and nearby residents. Allegations of ramming a police vehicle, attempting to flee in a yard, and assaults on officers illustrate the unpredictable nature of warrant arrests and the importance of strong release-order enforcement in communities across Nova Scotia.

For local residents, key safety takeaways include: avoid approaching active police operations, keep children and pets indoors when you observe a significant police presence, and report suspicious behaviour promptly to police using the appropriate non-emergency or emergency lines depending on the urgency. Responsible use of 911—reserving it strictly for true emergencies—helps ensure that critical calls, including violent crimes in progress or serious collisions, are not delayed. By staying informed, using emergency services correctly, and cooperating with lawful police directions, the community plays an essential role in preventing harm and supporting safer outcomes during dynamic police responses.

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.