At 4:30 am this morning east members became aware of a possible stolen motor vehicle that had been recently involved in a theft of gas and vehicle pursuit in the lower Sackville area.

Information was received that the vehicle was heading towards Dartmouth along the Magazine Hill.  Marked police units attempted to complete a traffic stop on the vehicle while on Windmill road however the vehicle accelerated and continued to drive reckless.  Police discontinued to pursue the vehicle as it turned onto Akerley Blvd.  Moments later units discovered that the vehicle was involved in a single vehicle accident at Akerley and Isnor Drive.  Responding members arrested the 19 yr old female driver and a 20 year old female passenger without incident.  Both occupants were transported to the QE II for treatment of minor injuries and eventually returned to police headquarters.  The 19 year old driver is being held for morning court and was charged with the following offences:  Breach of probation, Possession over $5000 (stolen vehicle), Theft and possession under (theft of gas), Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle X 2 and Flight from police X 2 .  The 20 year old passenger was released from custody and charged with: Possession over $5000 (stolen vehicle), Theft and possession under $5000 (theft of fuel) and Joy Riding. 

 

Source: Release