RCMP in Holyrood charge man after flight from police on the weekend. Photo by RCMP /ContributedArticle contentHolyrood RCMP arrested a 40-year-old Colliers man in Holyrood early Saturday morning, Nov. 29, 2025 after he fled from an officer attempting a traffic stop.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe man now faces a criminal charge of flight from police, and multiple tickets under the Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Control Act, as well as possible drug-related offences.Article contentArticle contentAt approximately 1 a.m. Saturday, an officer patrolling Route 60 in Holyrood attempted a traffic stop on a passenger car with multiple occupants, but the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed.Article contentArticle contentWith assistance from additional officers, the vehicle was stopped north of Sir Albert Walsh Drive. The driver, a 40-year-old Colliers man and his three vehicle occupants were taken into police custody.Article contentA search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of suspected cocaine, quantities of various pills and tablets and drug paraphernalia.Article contentThe driver faces criminal charges of flight from police. He was released from custody to appear in court at a future date.Article contentHe was also issued tickets under the Highway Traffic Act for driving with a suspended or cancelled licence, operating without a valid insurance policy, and operating a vehicle without valid identification plates.Article contentA ticket for possession of open alcohol in a vehicle under the Liquor Control Act was also issued.Article contentThe man’s vehicle was seized and impounded.Article contentThe vehicle passengers were all released without charge.Article contentThe investigation is continuing, which will include a lab analysis of the substances seized, and drug-related charges are also possible.Article content
RCMP charge driver with flight from police, drugs seized in Holyrood
