People from Ireland and United Kingdom charged during Centre Wellington Township traffic stop
CTV News08-07-2025
An Ontario Provincial Police badge is shown on an officer.
Two people from abroad are facing a combined total of five charges after police tried to pull them over in Centre Wellington Township.
Ontario Provincial Police said officers saw a speeding vehicle on Wellington Road 26 around 7:30 p.m. Monday. When they tried to stop the driver, the vehicle sped away.
Police did catch up to the vehicle and an 18-year-old from Ireland was charged with flight from an officer, dangerous operation, stunt driving and driving without a licence. A 23-year-old from the United Kingdom was also charged with obstructing a peace officer.
The vehicle was impounded and both people were held for a bail hearing.
Two people from abroad are facing a combined total of five charges after police tried to pull them over in Centre Wellington Township.
Ontario Provincial Police said officers saw a speeding vehicle on Wellington Road 26 around 7:30 p.m. Monday. When they tried to stop the driver, the vehicle sped away.
Police did catch up to the vehicle and an 18-year-old from Ireland was charged with flight from an officer, dangerous operation, stunt driving and driving without a licence. A 23-year-old from the United Kingdom was also charged with obstructing a peace officer.
The vehicle was impounded and both people were held for a bail hearing.
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