Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two individuals in unrelated incidents on Highway 401.
On July 8, 2024, shortly before 2:00 a.m., an officer was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope when a motor vehicle was observed travelling at 152 km/h in a posted 100 km/h limit. The vehicle briefly stopped for police before taking off and exiting the highway. An investigation commenced and July 12, 2024, OPP arrested an individual in relation to the incident.
Hamza HANIF, 28-years-old, from Milton, has been charged with:
– Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
– Obstruct peace officer
– Flight from peace officer
– Dangerous Operation.
The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. The driver also had their licence suspended for 30 days.
On July 13, 2024, at approximately 5:55 p.m., while on patrol on Highway 401 westbound in the Township of Cramahe, police were alerted to a suspended driver by the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) in their cruiser. A traffic stop was conducted and following investigation, the driver was arrested.
Rohan NAVARATNARAJAH, 56-years-old, from Pickering, has been charged with:
– Operation while prohibited.
The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. The individual also had their vehicle impounded for 45 days.
The Northumberland Detachment would like to remind the public that drivers and other road users can significantly contribute to safer roads by avoiding taking unnecessary risks and complying with all traffic laws.
Author: Pete Fisher
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