Community Alert: Dangerous Fleeing Driver Charged in Inverness–Antigonish Area

Incident Overview

Inverness County District RCMP have laid multiple charges against a 36-year-old woman from Scotchtown, Nova Scotia following a high-risk incident involving a stolen pickup truck that fled from police and was driven dangerously through parts of Inverness and Antigonish counties.

The incident began on the afternoon of June 23, 2026, when officers intercepted a reported stolen truck on Hwy. 344 in Aulds Cove. According to police, the driver briefly complied with a traffic stop before allegedly using the truck to reverse toward an RCMP vehicle and then speeding away. The vehicle was later seen driving erratically on Hwy. 104, creating serious risk to other road users, before the suspect was ultimately arrested that evening on Old Mulgrave Rd. by Antigonish County District RCMP.

Official RCMP Details

At approximately 1:35 p.m. on June 23, an RCMP officer observed a grey Chevrolet Silverado that had been reported stolen, travelling southbound on Hwy. 344 in Aulds Cove. Two RCMP officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle.

Police report that after initially pulling over, the driver reversed the Silverado toward an RCMP vehicle and then fled at high speed. The truck continued eastbound on Hwy. 104, allegedly veering into the oncoming lane and forcing other motorists to contend with its erratic movements.

When traffic slowed near the Canso Causeway, officers state that the driver again reversed, this time backing along the highway in the wrong direction and nearly colliding with another police vehicle. Due to the clear danger to the public on a busy roadway, officers decided not to continue pursuing the truck at that point.

At about 1:40 p.m., RCMP received a 911 report of a grey Chevrolet Silverado now travelling westbound on Hwy. 104 toward Antigonish at high speed and passing other vehicles using the oncoming lane. Officers patrolled the corridor but were not able to immediately locate the truck.

As the investigation continued, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the driver associated with the Chevrolet was located on Old Mulgrave Rd. and arrested by Antigonish County District RCMP.

Accused and Charges

Police have identified the accused as Tanya Marie Young, 36, of Scotchtown. She is facing several criminal charges in relation to this incident, including:

• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Flight from Police
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
• Assault on Police Officer with a Weapon (the alleged use of the vehicle toward police)

RCMP further indicate that Young is also facing additional counts related to alleged breaches of a prior release order.

The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Antigonish Provincial Court on July 15, 2026. The associated RCMP file number is 2026-870605.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how vehicle-related crimes can quickly escalate into significant traffic safety emergencies, particularly along key corridors such as Hwy. 104 and approaches to the Canso Causeway. Dangerous driving, especially involving stolen vehicles and attempts to flee police, creates immediate risk for families, commuters, and commercial drivers across Nova Scotia. Residents in rural and semi-rural areas like those within Inverness County and Antigonish County can review broader local crime and safety trends through resources such as our Inverness Subdivision B crime statistics and safety data, which provide context on how incidents like this fit into the overall risk profile of the region.

To help reduce harm in future incidents, CrimeCanada.ca encourages motorists to prioritize their own safety: avoid engaging with erratic drivers, maintain a safe following distance, and immediately report dangerous driving or suspected impaired or stolen vehicles to police via 911 when it is safe to do so. While RCMP officers balance enforcement with public safety (including decisions not to pursue when risk is too high), community members play a crucial role by providing timely, accurate reports and dashcam footage when available. Our mission is to support safer communities by connecting official police information with practical safety awareness for residents throughout Nova Scotia.

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.