(Bancroft, Ontario) – During the early morning hours on the 15th of August 2015, police received a report of an intoxicated male operating a motor vehicle in the town of Bancroft.
While investigating the complaint, police officers with the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) observed the suspect vehicle driving, and attempted to stop it – however the driver failed to pull over as required. After a short pursuit, the vehicle pulled into a driveway of a residence in the Town of Bancroft. There, the driver exited the vehicle, and attempted to enter the residence, however was apprehended by police officers before going inside. The driver was uncooperative with police, and observed, by them, to be intoxicated. After a brief struggle, the driver was arrested, and brought to the Bancroft O.P.P. Detachment.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle the male had been driving was the property of his girlfriend, who had earlier that morning refused to provide the keys to the male because he had no driver’s licence. After being refused the keys, the male threatened and assaulted the female, and she ultimately provided the keys to him.
Charged with Driving While Impaired; Driving with more than 80mgs of Alcohol in 100mls of Blood; Flight while Pursued by Police Officer; Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent; Robbery; and Assault is a 24 year old Bancroft Man. He was held for bail, and subsequently released on a Recognizance with conditions. He is to appear in Bancroft Court on the 25th of August 2015.