Members from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with multiple offences following an initial traffic stop.
On September 1, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., OPP were conducting radar enforcement on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Brighton. A pick-up truck was observed travelling eastbound at a speed of 151 km/h in a posted 110 km/h limit. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver pulled over. Police recorded details relevant to the vehicle and made a demand for documents from the driver. The individual then spun the tires of the vehicle before entering back onto the highway at speed.
As a result of an investigation, officers arrested the driver on September 5, 2024.
Alexander DUMOUCHEL, 33-years-old, from Kingston, has been charged with:
- Flight from peace officer
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
- Fail to identify himself
- Fail to surrender insurance card
- Fail to produce permit.
Their licence was suspended for 30-days and the accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
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