A man and a teen have been arrested after a firearm incident that led to a police chase near Saint John.
Officers responded to reports of possible shots fired on Plateau Crescent in Willow Grove around 3:40 p.m. on Sunday.
Witnesses also reported seeing a beige or gold Chevrolet Impala fleeing the area.
While heading to the scene, RCMP spotted a vehicle matching the description.
Officers attempted to stop it, but the vehicle sped off into Saint John and crashed.
Two people fled on foot, while a 22-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested at the scene by Saint John police.
Police later found a firearm inside the vehicle during their search.
The 17-year-old was charged with possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle and has been released.
He is scheduled to return to court at a later date.
The 22-year-old appeared in Saint John Provincial Court on Monday and was charged with:
- Flight from police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
- Possession of a prohibited firearm
- Discharging firearm – recklessness
He remains in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Thursday.
The RCMP and the Saint John Police Force are continuing their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 506-832-5566.
You can also provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), the P3 Mobile App, or Secure Web Tips.
