On Jan. 20 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Officers of the Lennox and Addington OPP observed a vehicle with no tail lights travelling at a high rate of speed on Hwy 401 eastbound in Loyalist Township.
Officers observed the vehicle driving dangerously and initiated a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop and for public safety police discontinued following the vehicle. L&A County OPP notified neighbouring jurisdictions of the suspect vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen from Tweed earlier in the evening and the vehicle theft was being investigated by Central Hastings OPP.
Frontenac OPP and Leeds County OPP were able to locate the vehicle and use a tire deflation device to effect a traffic stop and subsequent arrest of the driver. Leeds County OPP transferred the accused to L&A County OPP officers for processing.
L&A County OPP have charged a 34-year-old of no fixed address with:
- Flight from police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Eight counts of operating a vehicle while prohibited
- Stunt driving
- Drive without proper rear light
The accused was held for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee today.