NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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At 11 p.m. on March 8, 2023, a member of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to conduct a traffic stop for a vehicle that was speeding. However, the vehicle failed to stop.
Shortly after, the same vehicle was observed pulling into a nearby private laneway off Simcoe County Road 93 in the Town of Midland and the driver was seen exiting the vehicle. Initial observations inside the vehicle led officers to begin a drinking and driving investigation. The officers observed the suspect behind a fence, who then fled on foot. Police pursued and caught the individual a short distance away.
The accused was transported to the OPP Southern Georgian Bay detachment.
As a result of this incident Timothy Arnold, 28, of Virginiatown was charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:
- Adult flight from peace officer
- Adult operation while prohibited
- Adult dangerous operation
- Adult failure to attend court after having appeared
The accused was held in police custody to appear at a video bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 9, 2023.
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