A 23-year-old Fredericton man is facing several charges after fleeing an RCMP check stop in McAdam over the weekend and having to be stopped using a spike belt.

On Saturday, just before midnight, police stopped a vehicle on Highway 640, but the driver, who was the lone occupant, sped away while being questioned, Cpl. Jim Christensen stated in a release.

Officers gave chase and the vehicle was eventually stopped on Highway 2 near Nackawic using a spike belt due to safety concerns for others using the highway and the driver, said Christensen.

The driver fled on foot, but was later arrested, he said.

Alcohol is suspected to be a factor, said Christensen.

The suspect, who was released on conditions, is scheduled to appear in Fredericton provincial court on Aug. 3.