Moncton man charged after stolen fuel truck crashes in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia RCMP have charged a 40-year-old man from Moncton, N.B., after a stolen fuel truck crashed in Colchesterover the long weekend.

The man is also facing a drug trafficking charge after police seized what they believe to be heroin from the truck.

On Sunday around noon, police hearda fuel delivery truck that had been stolen in New Brunswick was believed to be travelling on Highway 104 toward Truro, N.S.

Police saidthe truck was spotted near the Cobequid Pass toll plaza and officers attempted a traffic stop. In a news release, police said the driver refused to stop and then pulled into the median and into oncoming traffic.

For public safety reasons, police said they then stopped going after the truck.

The truck "veered off" Exit 10 near Great Village, N.S., and rolled onto its side a short time later, police said. Officers arrested the driver after he got out of the truck and attempted to run away.

Police said oil began leaking from the truck and fire services were called in to help control the spill.

Drug trafficking charge

Once police were able to search the fuel truck, they seized the heroine, the release said.

The man was taken into custodyand appeared in Truro provincial court on May 21. His next court appearance is scheduled for May 28 at the same location. He was charged with the following:

• Possession of property obtained by crime (more than $5,000).
• Dangerous operation of a conveyance.
• Flight from a peace officer.
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (heroin).
• Breach of a release order (two counts).
• Breach of a probation order (six counts).