(MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON, ON) On Friday October 03, 2014, shortly after 7:00 a.m., an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer directed a motorist to stop a vehicle east of Auburn. The motorist failed to stop for police, and continued on into Auburn where the vehicle pulled into the lot of a gas station/ restaurant. There the vehicle collided with an unattended parked car. The male driver ran from the vehicle in an attempt to evade police.
Within approximately half an hour, Huron OPP officers with the assistance of the OPP West Region Canine Unit, located the male hiding from police a short distance from where he abandoned his car.
Michael COOPER (33) of the Municipality of Huron East has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:
– Dangerous Driving
– Flight from peace officer
– Operation while Disqualified
He has also been charged with the following Highway Traffic Act of Ontario offences:
– Driving while under suspension
– Use plate not authorized for vehicle
The male remains in custody while awaiting a bail hearing.