Suspended driver accused of fleeing police, speeding north of Highway 9

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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NEW TECUMSETH - On Dec. 10, 2019, shortly before 2:30 p.m. members from the Nottawasaga and Caledon Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) worked together to safely apprehend a suspect that refused to stop.

A Caledon officer was conducting radar enforcement on Highway 9 when their attention was drawn to a vehicle travelling at high speed. Police attempted to stop the un-plated vehicle but the driver continued to drive at high speeds.   

Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment were made aware of the incident and responded to the area of Highway 9 and County Road 50 to assist. The vehicle and driver were located quickly just north of Highway 9 resulting in the arrest of the driver.  

Salvatore "Sam" Giuliano 37 years old of Palgrave, Ont. was arrested and charged with:

• Flight from police
• Dangerous operation - motor vehicle
• Drive While under suspension
• Speeding 1-49 km/hr over the posted limit

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford on Jan. 2, 2020. 

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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