(PICTON, ON) – The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver following an incident involving a failure to stop and dangerous driving in Picton.
On February 24, 2026, shortly after 9:00 a.m., officers with the Prince Edward County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Talbot Street. Police activated emergency lights; however, the vehicle failed to stop and entered a residential zone. For public safety reasons, officers discontinued the pursuit and relayed vehicle details to the Provincial Communications Centre.
A subsequent review of the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) footage identified a distinctive vehicle with mismatched seasonal wheels. Officers later located the vehicle on County Road 1 and conducted a traffic stop.
The driver, Arshdeep SINGH, age 22 year of Belleville, was arrested and charged with:
- Flight from peace officer
- Dangerous operation
- Race a motor vehicle
The vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused was later released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at later date.
Public safety remains the OPP’s top priority. Dangerous driving behaviour that puts the community at risk will not be tolerated. Anyone who observes a dangerous driver is asked to call 911. Non-emergency incidents can be reported to the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Crime Stoppers at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.