OPP Cruiser. (Photo from WR OPP twitter account)OPP Cruiser. (Photo from WR OPP twitter account)
Sarnia

Lambton OPP catch fleeing driver in Sarnia

Lambton OPP caught up with and arrested a driver who allegedly fled an attempted traffic stop Wednesday night.

At around 8:20 p.m., police located a vehicle on Tashmoo Avenue in Sarnia which had failed to stop for police earlier in the evening.

Officers were able to converge on the vehicle as it entered a parking lot, and the driver was taken into custody.

A 38-year-old man of no fixed address is charged with dangerous operation, flight from a peace officer, resisting a peace officer, driving while under suspension, using an unauthorized plate, and operating a vehicle without insurance.

The accused's vehicle was also subject to a 45-day impound.

The suspect has been released from custody and was given a future court date.

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