On Thursday, July 16, 2026, while on general patrol, Port Hope Police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Peacock Boulevard before driving onto the grass along Rose Glen Road.
Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. Due to public safety concerns, a pursuit was not initiated. The vehicle was located a short time later after being involved in a single-vehicle collision. The driver fled on foot but was arrested shortly afterward.
An 18-year-old Port Hope man has been charged with:
Flight from Peace Officer
Dangerous Operation
Failure to Stop After an Accident
Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence (Highway Traffic Act)
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on October 7, 2026.
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
