A RCMP cruiser in Enfield. (Healey photo)

LANTZ: An 18-year-old Lantz man is facing a slew of charges after an incident involving police.

East Hants RCMP Sgt. Scott MacRae said that officers were conducting traffic enforcement on Sept. 1 near Highway 102 when they observed a vehicle travelling at 160 kilometres per hour.

“The driver failed to stop for police,” said Sgt. MacRae.

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He said the vehicle was then observed driving dangerously as well.

The driver was identified and arrested shortly after, said Sgt. MacRae.

The 18-year-old is facing charges for Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Assault, and Breach of Probation.

He is to appear in court at a later date.