County of Barrhead Peace Officers, with the assistance of the RCMP have charged an individual with multiple Traffic Safety Act offences after allegedly failing to stop for and fleeing from County of Barrhead Peace Officers.
According to officials, on Tuesday, July 16, County of Barrhead Peace Officers attempted to stop an individual on a dirt bike who was not wearing a helmet while riding. Peace Officers allege the suspect failed to stop and struck the patrol car as they fled, causing damage to the front of the vehicle.
County of Barrhead Peace Officers immediately informed the RCMP who opened an investigation. Officials say thanks to the collaborative effort of Peace Officers, RCMP officers, and the public, the 28-year-old suspect was quickly identified and charged with the following offences under the Traffic Safety Act.
- Sec. 52(1)(a) – Drive without a valid drivers license
- Sec. 119(1)(a) – Drive OHV without registration
- Sec. 119(1)(b) – Drive uninsured OHV
- Sec. 120(2)(b) – Drive OHV on highway
- Sec. 123(2)(a) – OHV fail to stop for Peace Officer
- Sec. 126(1)(a) – OHV fail to remain at scene of accident
- Sec. 128.1(2) – Drive OHV without helmet
Acting Barrhead RCMP detachment commander Corporal Filipe Vicente says fleeing from authorities is never a good decision.
“Failing to stop for a police officer or a peace officer, it’s the same thing, it is a criminal offence, which can lead to serious consequences if criminal charges are pursued,” said Corporal Vicente. “People panic and bad decisions are made, things can easily go from a simple warning or traffic ticket to becoming a criminal matter.”
County of Barrhead CAO Debbie Oyarzun commended the cooperation between the Barrhead RCMP and County of Barrhead Peace Officers.
“This is a great example of the strong working relationship between the Barrhead RCMP and our County Peace Officer,” says Oyarzun. “We encourage everyone utilizing an off-highway vehicle in the County of Barrhead to do so responsibly and follow the rules of the road.”
