RCMP Traffic Operation: Fleeing Drivers Stopped in Southern Victoria & Carleton North
Police in Southern Victoria and Carleton North, New Brunswick, conducted a focused two-day traffic enforcement operation between March 27 and March 29, 2026. During the operation, a 33-year-old man from Woodstock was charged, and three other men from Odell, Richmond Corner, and East Brighton were arrested after separate incidents in which vehicles fled from officers.
Members of the West District RCMP Crime Reduction Unit, with support from Perth-Andover RCMP, Western Valley RCMP, Police Dog Services, RCMP Air Services, and the Woodstock Police Force, carried out more than 200 traffic stops over two days. In three cases, vehicles refused to pull over, prompting air support and specialized tactics to bring the situations under control without injury. This operation is part of a broader effort highlighted in our national CrimeCanada.ca Safety Alerts coverage to reduce dangerous driving and police flight incidents.
Official Incident Details
Between March 27 and March 29, 2026, the joint traffic operation in the Southern Victoria and Carleton North area resulted in three separate flight-from-police incidents:
- Overall Operation
- Timeframe: March 27–29, 2026
- Location: Southern Victoria and Carleton North, N.B.
- Agencies involved: West District Crime Reduction Unit, Perth-Andover RCMP Detachment, Western Valley RCMP Detachment, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Air Services, and the Woodstock Police Force
- Traffic stops conducted: Over 200
- Vehicles that refused to stop: 3, all monitored and located with assistance from RCMP Air Services
Individual Incidents and Arrests
- March 27, 2026 – Plaster Rock Area (Approx. 11:30 p.m.)
- A vehicle fled from police in the Plaster Rock area.
- RCMP Air Services tracked the vehicle from the air.
- Officers deployed a tire deflation device, bringing the vehicle to a stop.
- The driver attempted to flee on foot but was quickly arrested.
- The vehicle was impounded.
- Arrested: 25-year-old man from Odell, N.B.
- Status: Released from custody; scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
- March 28, 2026 – Florenceville-Bristol Area (Approx. 11:30 p.m.)
- A vehicle fled from police at high speed in the Florenceville-Bristol area.
- RCMP Air Services followed the vehicle to a driveway.
- The driver, a 50-year-old man from East Brighton, N.B., was arrested without incident.
- The vehicle was impounded.
- Status: Released from custody; scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
- March 29, 2026 – Perth-Andover Area (Approx. 12:30 a.m.)
- A vehicle fled from police at high speed in the Perth-Andover area.
- RCMP Air Services monitored the vehicle during the incident.
- Officers successfully used a tire deflation device to disable the vehicle.
- Two men were arrested without incident:
- A 33-year-old man from Woodstock, N.B.
- A 34-year-old man from Richmond Corner, N.B.
- The vehicle was impounded.
- Police located and seized a loaded rifle inside the vehicle.
- The 34-year-old man from Richmond Corner was later released from custody.
Charges Laid Against Woodstock Man
On March 30, 2026, the 33-year-old Woodstock man arrested in the Perth-Andover incident appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court. He has been identified as 33-year-old Shayne Cameron of Woodstock, N.B.
He faces the following charges:
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Flight from police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Fail to comply with a probation order
He was remanded into custody and is scheduled to return to court at a later date. The investigations into all three flight incidents remain ongoing.
RCMP Message to Drivers
Investigators note a growing trend of motorists failing to stop for police in the region. Officers emphasize that refusing to pull over when directed is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious criminal charges, vehicle seizures, and court-imposed penalties. This theme is consistent with patterns we track nationally in our community safety and crime data reporting, such as through regional profiles like the Six Nations (Part) 40 safety and crime statistics page.
RCMP Air Services continues to play a critical role in these operations, providing aerial surveillance, rapid deployment capabilities, and specialized support to front-line officers in both populated and rural parts of Canada.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this operation in New Brunswick highlights the serious risks created when drivers attempt to escape police rather than safely stopping. High-speed flight incidents elevate the danger for other motorists, pedestrians, and officers, and can quickly escalate into multi-vehicle or weapons-related situations, as seen with the seizure of a loaded firearm in this case.
For community safety, motorists in New Brunswick should always pull over promptly and calmly when signalled by police, remain inside the vehicle unless instructed otherwise, and avoid confrontational behaviour. Witnesses who observe dangerous driving, suspected impaired driving, or vehicles apparently attempting to evade police are encouraged to prioritize their own safety first, then contact local RCMP or emergency services with as much detail as safely possible (location, direction of travel, vehicle description). Collective vigilance and cooperation with lawful traffic stops are key tools in preventing serious roadway injuries and supporting 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 new-brunswick 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.