February 27, 2026
February 27th, 2026
Woodstock Police Force, New Brunswick
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 1:06 am, members of Woodstock Police Force (WPF) attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on a red Ford Explorer SUV, on Connell Street, Woodstock, NB. The suspect vehicle failed to stop, before temporarily losing control and coming to a stop in the middle of the roadway. WPF members approached the suspect vehicle and attempted to detain the occupants – driver and front seat passenger. The female passenger was removed from the vehicle, but the male driver resisted, got back into the drivers’ seat and intentionally drove forward, colliding with the marked police vehicle, causing damage. The suspect vehicle then fled the scene, narrowly missing one of the officers. The female passenger was arrested for an outstanding warrant of arrest and transported to the police station for processing. A bag containing a large quantity of suspected controlled drugs was located at the scene and seized for further investigation.
On February 25, 2026, at approximately 12:25pm, the Woodstock Police Force received information about the location of the involved suspect vehicle, in Hartford, NB. Shortly thereafter, two persons were arrested on scene, one being the suspected driver of the initial flight from police.
Of the three (3) persons arrested in total, two were released on conditions with upcoming court dates. One person, a federal offender, was arrested on a Canada-wide warrant and returned to prison. Due to the ongoing investigation and pending further criminal charges, the names of those involved are not being released.
Fleeing from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, including drug possession for the purpose of trafficking are serious criminal offences, which put the safety of our community and police officers at risk. Woodstock Police Force is asking anyone who may have information that may assist our investigation, to please call 1-506-325-4601. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
WPF File 2026-449 and 2026-455
Deputy Chief Simon Watts
Woodstock Police Force