RCMP: Impaired Driving and Replica Firearm Seizure in Colchester County
Community Safety Alert for Stewiacke, Brookfield and Area
An 18-year-old man from Truro, Nova Scotia has been charged after a series of dangerous and impaired driving incidents reported by community members in the Stewiacke and Brookfield areas of Colchester County. The incident occurred on the afternoon and early evening of April 7, 2026 and involved a black Honda Civic being driven in a highly unsafe manner on public roads.
According to Colchester County District RCMP, the driver was arrested following a traffic stop at a gas station on Highway 2 in Brookfield. Officers say the man showed signs of impairment, later provided breath samples above the legal limit, and was found in possession of cannabis and a replica firearm. He has been released with a future court date in Truro Provincial Court.
Official RCMP Details
On April 7, 2026, at around 4:50 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP received multiple 911 and complaint calls from the public about a black Honda Civic driving erratically in Stewiacke. Callers reported that the vehicle was:
- Stopping unexpectedly on the roadway
- Doing burnouts
- Being driven with its doors open
- Travelling on the wrong side of the road
Officers began patrols in the area. At approximately 6:25 p.m., police located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a gas station on Highway 2 in Brookfield and carried out a traffic stop. The driver, identified as Brent Ramsay, 18, of Truro, showed signs of impairment and was arrested without incident.
Ramsay was taken to the RCMP detachment, where he provided two breath samples. The results registered 140 mg% and 120 mg% alcohol in his blood, both readings being above the Criminal Code threshold of 80 mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood.
During a search of the driver and the vehicle, officers located and seized:
- Cannabis
- A replica firearm (pictured below)
Officers located and seized a replica firearm during this traffic stop.
Charges laid against Brent Ramsay, 18, of Truro:
- Impaired Operation
- Impaired Operation Over 80 mg%
- Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
In addition to the Criminal Code charges, Ramsay was issued a Summary Offence Ticket under the provincial Cannabis Control Act.
He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Truro Provincial Court on June 24, 2026.
The RCMP has associated this matter with the following file numbers: 2026-449301, 2026-449310 (listed twice), 2026-449370, and 2026-449845.
Community Reporting and Public Safety
Colchester County District RCMP credits community members for promptly reporting the unsafe driving and for providing detailed information that helped officers quickly locate the vehicle. For residents who want to better understand local crime patterns around Stewiacke, Brookfield, and rural Colchester, you can review regional data such as the Colchester Subd. A crime statistics and safety indicators on CrimeCanada.ca.
If you see a driver you suspect is impaired or posing an immediate danger on the road, call 911 right away. Provide as much detail as possible, including vehicle description, licence plate (if safe to note), direction of travel, and any concerning behaviour you observe.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how rapidly an impaired and dangerous driver can turn public roads into a high-risk environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists. The combination of suspected impairment, stunt-style driving behaviour, and the presence of a replica firearm significantly elevates the risk to both the public and responding officers in communities like Colchester County.
Replica firearms, while not real weapons, can cause serious fear in the community and complicate police responses because they often look identical to actual firearms. When paired with impaired driving, the potential for escalation increases. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant, avoid confronting impaired drivers themselves, and instead contact 911 immediately. Consistent reporting of dangerous driving helps reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities on Nova Scotia’s roads and supports safer communities across the province.
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.