Dufferin OPP have laid 12 charges, including four criminal and eight provincial offences after a traffic complainant on Highway 10 in Melancthon.
On February 8th just before 9:30 a.m., Dufferin OPP received a traffic complainant on Highway 10 near 280 Sideroad.
Officers located and attempted to stop the motor vehicle that fled at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle was eventually stopped by police and an investigation of impairment took place.
A 26-year-old from Orangeville has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired
· Flight from Peace Officer
· Resist Peace Officer
· Dangerous Operation
· Speeding 50+ Km/h over posted limit
· Drive Motor Vehicle- Perform stunt- Excessive Speed
· Fail to stop for police
· Drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available
· Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis in open original packaging
· Fail to surrender insurance card
· Failed to surrender permit for motor vehicle.
· Fail to surrender license
The accused driver’s license was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.
