A crash in the Dixon Drive area led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and charges being laid against a Scugog Township man on Wednesday.
Around 1:30 p.m., Officers with the Quinte West OPP and the OPP TIME team were dispatched to a report of a stolen vehicle near Douglas Road.
After a traffic stop was initiated, the vehicle fled and was stopped on Dixon Drive after the driver reportedly lost control.
The driver exited the vehicle and fled on foot, but was eventually found and taken into custody.
32-year old Byron Hoadley faces a long list of charges that can be seen below.
Failure or refusal to comply with demand
Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
Possessing automobile master key
Flight from peace officer
Dangerous operation
Failure to comply with release order – other then to attend court x2
Fail to comply with probation order x5
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order x6
Operation while prohibited under the criminal code
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Unauthorized possession of weapon
Driving while under suspension
Obstruct plate
Alter permit
Use plate not authorized for vehicle
Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor
He is custody pending a bail hearing in Belleville
Dixon Drive was closed for about two hours before being reopened around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
(BROCK ORMOND)
