A woman is facing charges after stealing a marked security vehicle and attempting to flee police while impaired in Whitby.
On Monday, February 24, at about 1:40 am, members from Central West Division said they responded to a stolen vehicle in progress call at 625 Victoria Street East. According to reports, an unidentified woman had stolen a marked security vehicle and fled the scene.
Officers quickly located the vehicle nearby and attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however she refused to comply. As the vehicle slowed for a red light, officers successfully boxed it in and arrested the woman without incident. Upon removing her from the vehicle, officers determined she was also impaired by alcohol, reported police.
A 40-year-old woman from Quebec, was charged and held for a bail hearing. Name and further details available at www.drps.ca.
Anyone with any new information is asked to contact Durham Regional Police at 1-888-579-1520.
Editor’s Note: Durham Post does not name or identify the accused as:
1. Of this time, they are suspect[s] and not convicted by a court, and
2. Sometimes charges are amended or dropped.
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