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

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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.

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