NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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Flight from police
On Monday, August 1 2016, at 2:15 a.m., South Simcoe Police received a call for a domestic dispute on a residential road in Alcona.
A short time later, officers observed the suspect vehicle travelling on Innisfil Beach Road with it's head lights off.
Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over resulting in a short police pursuit with the driver ditching the vehicle and fleeing on foot.
Police service dog Chase and his handler arrested the suspect, a 23-year-old Barrie man, a short distance away.
The accused was taken into custody and charged with the following offences:
- Flight from police
- Dangerous driving
- Drive while prohibited
The accused was released on a promise to appear.
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