Charges filed after police say driver flees traffic stop
A traffic stop turned foot pursuit has led to several charges for a 51-year-old Redbridge resident.
The North Bay OPP says at approximately 11 am on Sunday a vehicle was stopped on Highway 11 for an expired permit.
Police say a false identity was provided, and when the officer went to their cruiser to confirm the driver’s identity, the person got out and fled into a nearby wooded area.
The OPP says an arrest was made after a brief foot chase.
Charges include operation while prohibited, obstruct peace officer, driving while suspended, and more.
The accused was held in custody for a Sept. 14 court appearance wit the vehicle impounded for 45 days.
Richard Coffinhttps://www.mynorthbaynow.com/Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.
