Two people are facing multiple charges following after a police was allegedly assaulted in Quinte West.
Police say an officer was conducting a traffic stop on Highway 401 on Tuesday when they clocked a motorcycle travelling at more than 180-kilometres per hour and moving erratically in the traffic.
The officer located the motorcycle a short time later at a nearby service centre.
While attempting to arrest the rider, the officer was assaulted, police said.
A Conducted Energy Weapon was utilized and the male was taken into custody with assistance from a member of the public.
Michael Sullivan, 33 of Niagara Falls is charged with
- Assault a peace officer
- Resist a peace officer
- Dangerous operation of a vehicle
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
- Stunt driving-excessive speed
- Driving while under suspension
- Drive a vehicle with no plates
- Drive without a proper headlight
The accused has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Friday, July 19, 2024.
The accused is also the subject of several arrest warrants in Toronto.
Jenna Collingridge, 22 of Belleville is charged with obstructing a peace officer and omitting to assist a peace officer
She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on August 15, 2024.
