Nipissing First Nation – Warrant Issued for Suspect Who Fled Traffic Stop

A warrant has been issued for a suspect who fled police following an attempted traffic stop in Nipissing First Nation. On September 9, 2026, Anishinabek Police Service officers in Garden Village attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle when the driver suddenly fled in the vehicle. The driver was not located, however a search conducted by K9 at the time of the incident resulted in the seizure of the following items:

286 g of suspected cocaine
24.2 g of suspected fentanyl
11.5 tablets of codeine
A suspect has since been identified and a warrant has now been issued for the arrest of Alexander Youmans (21), of Henvey Inlet, for the following offences:

Flight from Peace Officer
Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – other
Fail to Stop for Police (under the Highway Traffic Act)
Speeding (under the Highway Traffic Act)

Youmans is described as:

Indigenous
6’1”, 137 lbs, thin build
short, brown hair
green eyes
light complexion, scar on cheek
If seen, do not approach.