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Suspect arrested in February 16 hit and run

His licence was under suspension at the time
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH - On Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), assisted by members of the Street Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in Essa Township.

As a result of this search, a red GMC, Sierra pickup truck was seized and a male was arrested in relation to the three vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 89 at Nottawasaga Resort Way on Feb. 16, 2017.

Charged with fail to stop at scene of accident, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and drive while licence under suspension, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act is a 57-year-old male of Essa Township. He was released on a promise to appear before an Ontario Court of Justice, with a future court date.

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