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CTV News
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Driver's noisy muffler leads to traffic stop and firearm recovery
A driver's noisy muffler caught the attention of a Barrie police officer on Saturday morning. Just before 10 a.m., a loud vehicle was spotted by police travelling northbound on Essa Road. An officer stopped the vehicle and determined that the man's mufflers were modified. As the officer continued to investigate, the driver was unable to surrender a valid permit; his permit had expired nearly 14 months ago. When the officer checked the man's driver's license, it was confirmed that it had been suspended last year. The 24-year-old from Barrie has been charged with an improper muffler, driving a motor vehicle with no validated permit and driving while under suspension. Police also found an alleged airsoft firearm in the man's vehicle. Officials remind drivers that modified mufflers will always catch the attention of those around them, especially police. It is never advisable to travel with a replica or airsoft pistol as these will be treated by police as real until they are confirmed otherwise. The driver is expected to before the courts at a later date.
CTV News
20-05-2025
- CTV News
Driver charged with dangerous driving in Limoges, Ont. on holiday Monday
Ontario Provincial Police say an officer observed a vehicle 'being driven dangerously through a residential area' in Limoges, Ont. on Monday. (OPP/X) A 43-year-old man is facing charges after police witnessed a vehicle driving dangerously in Limoges, Ont. over the weekend. Ontario Provincial Police said shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, an officer observed a vehicle 'being driven dangerously through a residential area, while children were playing.' 'The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, and the then driver fled on foot. An arrest was made a short time later,' the OPP said. The resident of Limoges is facing charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code and driving while under suspension. Police said the vehicle was also impounded for 45 days.
