Repeat Offender Rolls Vehicle While Trying To Evade Police

(LONDON, ON) – Members of the Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 near Wellington Road at 6:38 p.m. on Saturday night following a reported driving complaint.

Police observed the vehicle and stopped it. The officer formed ground for a roadside screening test when the driver fled from police and rolled his car a short distance later.

The OPP contacted the Ontario’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and they invoked their mandate.

Though police cannot comment on any aspects of the SIU investigation, OPP have concluded their criminal investigation into the matter.

Police have charged 40-year-old Scott Matthew RENAUD from Coronation Drive in London Ontario with;

Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle – 253(1)(a) Criminal Code

Fail or Refuse to Provide a Sample – 354(5) Criminal Code

Flight While Pursued by a Police Officer – 249.1(1) Criminal Code

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle – 249(1)(a) Criminal Code

Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 733.1(1) Criminal Code

The accused was remanded into custody during a video hearing today.

Any further inquiries must be directed to the SIU at (416) 622-2342.

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