High Speeds Lead to Stunt Driving Charges
On April 27, 2025, at about 8:00pm police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the area of Stewart Blvd. The officer found that the vehicle was travelling 47km/h over the posted speed limit. This was an infraction of 97km/h in a posted 50km/h zone.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified to be a 21-year-old, male. As a result the vehicle was impounded for 14 days, driver’s licence was suspended and the driver was issued a future court date for stunt driving.
Shoplifter Arrested After Fleeing Store on Foot
On April 29, 2025, at about 6:45pm, police received information regarding a male and 31-year-old, female at the Superstore on Parkedale Ave. It was advised that the female had merchandise concealed in her bag which she made no attempt to pay for. When she was approached by the Loss Prevention Officer regarding the merchandise, she was originally cooperative and turned over the items she had stolen. Once she learned police were notified, she fled on foot with another male.
Officers quickly responded to the area and located the two individuals in question nearby. The female subject was arrested for the theft and it was discovered that she also had a bench warrant for failing to attend court. She was charged with theft under $5,000.00, escape lawful custody, two counts of fail to comply with probation and held for a bail hearing.