On Tuesday the 6th of August 2013 at approximately 2:30 am, while at a R.I.D.E. initiative, Constables Hahn and Leger of the Hawkesbury OPP, noticed a car approaching the checkpoint, who then fled the area, there was a brief pursuit. The vehicle was stopped, officers had grounds to believe that the driver was under the influence of alcohol, the driver refused to provide a breath sample for the ASD (Approved Screening Device), it was also determined that the driver was a disqualified driver as well as a suspended driver.
Kristopher PARSONS, (35 yrs) of Alfred-Plantagenet, was charged with the following:
Criminal Code of Canada
Section 254(5) Adult fail to provide breath sample/ Approved screening Device/ Peace Officer demand/ Motor vehicle
Criminal Code of Canada
Section 249.1(1) Adult Flight from Police officer
Criminal Code of Canada
Section 259(4) (a) Adult drive disqualified
Highway Traffic Act
Section 53(1) Adult driving while under suspension
Highway Traffic Act
Section 12(1) (d) Adult use plate not authorized for vehicle
Highway Traffic Act
Section 11(2) Adult fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
Section 2(1) (d) Adult operate a motor vehicle without insurance