Police apprehend fleeing 17-year-old suspect who led them on a dangerous drive

Constable Joanna Van Mierlo of the Huron OPP says that shortly after 8:30 p.m. on October 17, 2008 a officer observed a white Crown Victoria in Exeter containing at least six occupants and when the officer began to turn around in order to initiate a traffic stop when the vehicle rapidly sped away.

The officer activated the cruiser lights and siren and attempted to get the suspect vehicle to stop.

The driver of the Crown Victoria led the officer along numerous streets in Exeter while failing to stop for stop signs at most intersections. The vehicle then left Exeter and travelled west to Ausable Line where it was stopped at a dead end.

The driver fled the scene. The five other occupants were unharmed during the incident.

The Canine Unit was contacted and the driver was tracked and later apprehended. Officers also seized a quantity of alcohol and stolen property from inside the suspect vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, a 17 year old South Huron male is now facing one count of Flight from Police, one count of Dangerous Driving, one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, one count of Person Under 19 years Consume Liquor and one count of Class G2 Licence Holder Driver with BAC Above Zero.

The male is scheduled to appear in Goderich Youth Court on December 4, 2008.

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