The Ontario Provincial Police reports a driver failed to stop as directed and then fled on foot.
On July 2, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m. the North Bay OPP were advised of a driving complaint on Highway 11 in Powassan. Upon locating the subject vehicle a short time later in Mattawa, the driver failed to stop for police and then fled on foot. Police were able to safely apprehend the driver who resisted arrest and was not cooperative with police.
The accused, Troy Moreau, 53, of Mattawa was charged with:
- Fail to stop for police
- Flight from peace officer
- Resist peace officer
- Fail to comply with probation order
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in North Bay on July 3, 2024.