On January 16, 2021 just before 2:00 p.m., officers of the Lennox and Addington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of erratic driving on Highway 401 east near Deseronto Road.
Officers located the vehicle, observed it being driven in a dangerous manner and initiated a traffic stop.
The vehicle fled from the officers.
Police followed at a distance and observed the vehicle attempt to exit at County Road 4 in Stone Mills Township.
The vehicle left the roadway and collided with road signs, coming to rest in a snow bank.
Investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen to York Regional Police earlier in the day.
The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for processing.
Rosaire Tremblay, age 51, of Montreal has been charged with:
- Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle
- Flight from Police
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Race a motor vehicle – excessive Speed
The Accused was held in custody and is scheduled for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee on January 18, 2021.
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