A police car blocks the road heading into the Irving Nature Park in Saint John on Jan. 29, 2020. (Photo: Danielle McCreadie)
Saint John police say a man has been arrested after an hours-long lockdown of the Irving Nature Park.
Spokesperson Jim Hennessy said they were made aware of a vehicle make its way toward the city at a “high rate of speed” by the RCMP early Wednesday morning.
Hennessy said the vehicle crashed through a gate at the west side park just after 2 a.m. Wednesday.
“The SJPF Emergency Tactical Unit was activated and the Nature Park was locked down as negotiations began with the driver of the vehicle,” said Hennessy in a news release.
Hennessy said the driver surrendered to police and was taken into custody just after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
A man in his early 20s is facing several charges, including dangerous driving and hit and run. The Major Crime Unit is investigating.
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