(NAPANEE, ON) On January 4, 2017 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Napanee Detachment, along with assistance from Quinte West OPP, have two people in custody following a suspect apprehension pursuit on eastbound Highway 401.
At approximately 6:00 p.m. officers from Quinte West OPP received information of a Toyota Camry travelling eastbound on Highway 401 with two occupants who were wanted on outstanding Robbery arrest warrants from Windsor and Chatham –Kent, Ontario.
Upon the suspects exiting Highway 401 at Marysville, officers from Napanee OPP initiated a traffic stop by activating their emergency lights, the vehicle failed to stop and a suspect apprehension pursuit ensued.
While the suspect vehicle was northbound on Deseronto Road, Napanee officers conducted a successful deployment of the spike belt and the vehicle occupants, a 31 year old male from Windsor, ON and a 38 year old female from Chatham –Kent, ON were taken into custody. No physical injuries were sustained, although the male was transported to hospital for a medical issue.
The investigation is in the preliminary stages and as further accurate and confirmed information becomes available, we will release further details.
The incident remains under investigation, any witnesses or anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Napanee OPP at (613) 354-3369 or 1-888-310-1122.