Hanover Police say a 35 year old West Grey man faces nearly 30 charges after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop.
Police say in a release, on June 26th, at about 2:15 p.m., a Hanover Police Service officer was clearing a vehicle collision in West Grey, assisting the West Grey Police, when they observed a motorcycle traveling westbound on County Road 4 at a high speed towards Hanover.
According to police, the officer tried to stop the driver who failed to stop and fled at a high speed. They say the officer terminated the attempted traffic stop for safety reasons.
Police say a short time later, another Hanover Police officer located the suspect stopped in traffic at the intersection of 10th Street and 17th Avenue waiting at a red light. The officer exited their cruiser in an attempt to arrest the man but he reportedly fled again, this time, through the stopped traffic, failed to stop for the red light and accelerated away, which police say put the officer and other drivers at risk.
A subsequent police investigation identified the suspect and his motorcycle.
Police say, on July 21st, at about 2 p.m. the suspect was again observed by a Hanover Police officer driving the motorcycle on 10th Street in Hanover in a dangerous manner including popping a wheelie in traffic.
They say through investigative means and with assistance of West Grey Police Service, the suspect was arrested without incident at his residence within minutes.
The Hanover Police Service has charged the 35 year old West Grey man with 28 charges under the Criminal Code, Highway
Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act as follows;
1. Dangerous operation x 3
2. Flight from police x 2,
3. Operation while prohibited x 3
4. Fail to comply with probation x 4
5. Operate a motor vehicle without insurance x 3
6. Fail to stop for police x 2
7. Drive while under suspension x 3
8. Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit x 3
9. Drive motor vehicle, no plates x 3
10. Use plate not authorized for vehicle x 3
11. Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt (“wheelie”) x 1
Police impounded the motorcycle until the charges are resolved in accordance with provisions of the Highway Traffic Act.
Hanover Police say they want to remind drivers failing to stop for police puts everyone in danger resulting in serious charges with a range of penalties including hefty fines, lifetime driving prohibitions, vehicle seizures and jail sentences.
They say, “These types of investigations remain open and active and those people engaging in this dangerous behaviour will be identified, arrested and charged.”
