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RCMP arrest man from Edmonton after high-speed chase near Cold Lake

RCMP arrested a 32-year-old man from Edmonton after a high-speed chase near Cold Lake Tuesday afternoon.

It began around 3:45 p.m. when officers attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger. The driver fled before ditching the vehicle in a field. He then tried to run but was quickly caught by police.

No one was hurt, but the man now faces several charges, including flight from police and dangerous driving. 

Nikki Ritchot
Nikki Ritchot
Nikki joined the Country 106.5 team as a news reporter in September of 2023. In addition to writing news stories and voicing commercials, she also works for the radio station as a sales and marketing consultant. Nikki lives in Vegreville with her husband, Jeff Dyck, and her son, Gabriel.
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