(ESSA, ON) – On Friday August 30, 2013, at approximately 4:22AM, officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle traveling in the area of the 8th Line, Essa Township and County Road 90.
Police attempted to stop the motor vehicle which was reported stolen and the driver failed to stop. A Suspect Apprehension Pursuit (SAP) began and as one officer attempted to stop the stolen motor vehicle, the stolen vehicle came in contact with the police vehicle. The SAP continued for a short distance before the driver abandoned his motor vehicle near King Street and Elizabeth Street in Angus where he then fled on foot.
OPP officers assisting with incident set up containment in the area and a short time later, the driver was located and taken into custody.
A 32-year old male from Angus, Ontario is facing a slew of charges which include:
Theft of Motor Vehicle (2 Counts)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident
Break and Enter
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
Flight From Police
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle (2 Counts)
Obstruct Police
The male is presently in custody and being treated at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre. He is scheduled to appear for a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie later today.
Nottawasaga OPP is being assisted by members of the Central Region Traffic Unit as this investigation continues.