Dauphin RCMP arrest male after vehicle refuses to stop

On August 28, 2024 at approximately 3:40 pm, Dauphin RCMP on patrol on Lake Road SE on Ebb and Flow First Nation, observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle refused to stop, continued to drive in an unsafe and erratic manner and fled from police.

RCMP in the area made patrols for the vehicle and located it on Sucker Creek Road. A spike belt was set up and the vehicle went over it, continued to drive for a short distance, went into the ditch and the driver fled on foot.

Officers from Dauphin and Ste. Rose du Lac, with assistance from Police Service Dog Marook, attended and began tracking. Marook and his handler located the suspect hiding in the bush and he was arrested. It was determined the suspect was also wanted on two Warrants of Arrest.

A search of the area was conducted and a bag with a small quantity of methamphetamine was located.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of an imitation firearm, drugs and unstamped cigarettes.

Sean Beaulieu, 33, of Ebb and Flow First Nation has been charged with:
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Resisting Arrest
• Operation of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired
• Operation of a Motor Vehicle while over 80 mg%
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

He was also charged under the TAMTA - Tax Administration and Miscellaneous Taxes Act for Possessing Unmarked Tobacco and under the Highway Traffic Act for Carry Liquor in Vehicle, Drive Unregistered Vehicle, Drive without Insurance, Drive without Holding a Valid Driver's Licence and Speeding. He was remanded into custody.

Dauphin RCMP continue to investigate.