A 34-year-old Marysvale man was arrested at Clarke’s Beach and faces a long list of charges following a dramatic crash and foot chase on Monday afternoon.
Bay Roberts RCMP received calls from several drivers who reported an SUV pulled out and speeding past several vehicles before the car lost control and crashed into a concrete construction barrier.
The occupants of the SUV fled the scene on foot.
RCMP Police Service Dog Kaos tracked the driver through yards and gardens and found Mark Bartlett hiding in bushes near the playground.
The dog also located a discarded backpack containing cash, suspected cocaine, prescription pills and cellphones.
The vehicle was impounded and is being held as part of the investigation.
Police are looking for witnesses or surveillance video leading up to the crash of the gold 2010 Subaru Outback four-door.
Mark Bartlett faces charges of:
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle Prohibited operation of a motor vehicle Obstruction of a police officer Possession of a controlled substance Failure to comply with the terms of a court release order
