Quinte West OPP – Cobourg Driver Arrested for Failing To Stop for Police

In Police Blotter

DRIVER ARRESTED FOR FAILING TO STOP FOR POLICE
On April 9, 2019 at approximately 8:30 p.m. officers from the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a motor vehicle for a highway traffic offence on Stanley Street, in the city of Quinte West. The vehicle sped off failing to stop for police. The vehicle was located a short distance later with the driver being arrested.
Matthew Spencer FRY, 26 year old of Cobourg, is charged with:
• Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
• Flight while Pursued by Police Officer
• Fail to Comply with Probation
The accused is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice on May 16, 2019.
Any person with information regarding the investigation is requested to contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 1-888-310-1122, should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Cobourg Police – Investigating Two Thefts

The Cobourg Police Service is currently investigating two thefts that occurred on October 5, 2025, at two separate retail

Read More...

Cobourg Police – Investigating Break and Enter

The Cobourg Police Service is currently investigating a break and enter that occurred on the morning of October 8,

Read More...

Durham Region Police – Break and Enter at Scugog Jewelry Store

Police are looking for suspects after a significant amount of jewelry was stolen from a business in Scugog. On Thursday,

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu