RCMP Photo by FileArticle contentAlan Renouf, 45, is facing a number of charges after he failed to stop for police and kept trying to evade the RCMP by driving at high speeds, causing minor damage to two police vehicles.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 contentRenouf was eventually arrested Monday evening, Aug. 3, 2026 by Deer Lake RCMP and the RCMP West District General Investigation Section (GIS) after he fled from police during an attempted traffic stop.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentCharges include assault with a weapon, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police and mischief.Article contentHOW IT STARTEDArticle contentOn Aug. 3, officers with the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation (JFO West) and West District GIS requested assistance from the Deer Lake RCMP detachment to stop a suspicious vehicle in a rural area outside Deer Lake.Article contentThe driver of the vehicle did not comply with the officers’ emergency equipment and fled from the area at a high rate of speed.Article contentAdditional officers from the Deer Lake detachment, West District GIS and Police Dog Services were engaged to stop the driver of the vehicle, identified as Renouf.Article contentThe driver failed to stop for police and caused minor damage to two police vehicles while attempting to evade the officers.Article contentNo injuries were reported.Article contentPolice stopped the vehicle a short time later, and arrested Renouf without incident.Article contentHe was held in custody to appear in provincial court.Article contentRenouf also faces additional Highway Traffic Act charges related to the pursuit.Article contentThe investigation is ongoing, with additional charges possible.Article content
RCMP in NL arrest man for assault, flight from police and damage to two police vehicles
