Halifax District RCMP say an officer had minor injuries when their police cruiser was side-swiped over the weekend

Halifax District RCMP say an officer had minor injuries when their police cruiser was side-swiped over the weekend.

Police were called to Boutiliers Point just after 2 a.m. Saturday morning where they found a 2001 Honda Odyssey van on the wrong side of the road.

They say the van crashed into the cruiser and sped off.

Officers say the vehicle hit a utility pole shortly after. They found it in a ditch.

The driver and the officer were assessed by EHS at the scene.

A 19-year-old Timberlea man has been charged with dangerous operation of motor vehicle, assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, flight from police, and failing to remain at an accident. Mounties say more charges are pending.