in Chatsworth, Grey Highlands, Southgate, West Grey
May 28, 2025
On Saturday, May 24, 2025, shortly before 10 pm, Hanover Police officers attempted to stop a suspect operating a motorcycle at the north end of 12th Avenue in the Town of Hanover. The suspect failed to stop for police and fled at a high rate of speed, turning onto the community trail at 14th Street.
Shortly after turning onto the community trail, the suspect lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. He continued to flee on foot from the crash site, before being arrested by the pursuing officers a short distance away.
A 40-year-old West Grey man was held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody charged with 10 criminal offences that included Flight from Police, Dangerous Operation, Resisting Arrest, Wearing a Disguise with Intent, Breach of Probation, Breach of Undertaking and Driving While Prohibited x 4. He also faces 7 additional traffic, insurance and cannabis related charges including Driving without Insurance, Driving Under Suspension, Unnecessary Noise, Driving with Cannabis in Open Baggage and more.
The suspect remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Walkerton court to answer to his charges. The vehicle was impounded by police.
Fleeing from the police is reckless, dangerous and puts the lives of innocent people at risk. Those who engage in such behaviour can face consequences that include jail sentences, fines and further suspensions.
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