The Prince Edward County Detachment of the OPP has charged a driver following an incident involving a failure to stop and dangerous driving in Picton.
On February 24, 2026, shortly after 9:00 a.m., officers with the Prince Edward County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Talbot Street. Police activated emergency lights; however, the vehicle failed to stop and entered a residential zone. For public safety reasons, officers discontinued the pursuit and relayed vehicle details to the Provincial Communications Centre.
A subsequent review of the Automatic Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) footage identified a distinctive vehicle with mismatched seasonal wheels. Officers later located the vehicle on County Road 1 and conducted a traffic stop.
The driver, Arshdeep Singh, age 22, of Belleville, was arrested and charged with:
- Flight from peace officer
- Dangerous operation
- Race a motor vehicle
The vehicle was impounded for 14 days. The accused was later released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at later date.
