POLICE – Driver arrested after fleeing up North Thompson on Highway 5

A Kamloops man is charged with assaulting a police officer and driving offences, as part of an investigation that spread into several municipalities.

On May 11, 2024, around 4:50 p.m., a Kamloops RCMP officer was patrolling the North Shore when he conducted a traffic stop on a white car near 13^th and Halston Avenues. While the officer was investigating motor vehicle offences, the vehicle allegedly fled.

“Officers did not enter into a pursuit, but did relocate the vehicle near Windsor Avenue, where it again allegedly fled, this time onto Highway 5 North,” said Cpl. Crystal Evelyn.

“Soon after it was located in Barriere, then in Clearwater, and was successfully stopped in Little Fort by Clearwater RCMP officers.”

The driver was arrested and transferred into the custody of the Kamloops RCMP, to be held for a bail hearing.

Brian Stuckless, 30, of Kamloops, is charged with assaulting a police officer, dangerous driving, and three counts of failure to stop for a peace officer. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance, scheduled for May 24, 2024.