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Antigonish County District RCMP charges man after arrest in Prince Edward Island
August 25, 2026
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Antigonish County, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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Antigonish County District RCMP has charged a Georgeville man who was arrested in Prince Edward Island following a series of property crimes and driving-related offences in Nova Scotia.
Between July 28 and August 18, Antigonish County District RCMP received multiple reports of thefts from businesses in Aulds Cove, Paqt'nkek First Nation, and the Town of Antigonish involving the same man. Investigators learned that, in addition to multiple reports of shoplifting, the man had repeatedly left gas stations without paying for fuel.
The man was identified as Tristan Deyoung, 24, of Georgeville.
On August 9, an officer in Antigonish observed Deyoung’s vehicle, a Buick Lacrosse, while conducing proactive patrols in Beech Hill. After confirming that Deyoung was driving, the officer attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop and fled on Hwy. 4. In the interest of public safety, police did not pursue the vehicle.
On August 20, RCMP in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, located Deyoung at a campground. When officers attempted to arrest him, he fled on foot through a swampy area. He was later safely arrested by PEI’s Queens District RCMP and PEI RCMP Police Dog Services. Officers also seized the Buick.
Deyoung was transported back to Nova Scotia and is charged with a total of 19 offences:
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Dangerous Operation of Conveyance
- Driving while Prohibited (5 counts)
- Theft Under $5000 (5 counts)
- Failure to comply with Probation Order (7 counts)
He had a first court appearance on August 24 at Antigonish Provincial Court. He remains in custody pending future court appearances.
A youth was also charged with property crime offences in connection with these investigations.
The Nova Scotia RCMP appreciates cooperation with RCMP in Prince Edward Island for their support in locating and arresting Deyoung.
File #s: 2026-1101932, 2026-1151061, 2026-1151976, 2026-1201491, 2026-1215463, 2026-1220975