A Centre Hastings resident is facing multiple charges after failing to stop for a RIDE program.
Thursday, October 22, just after 11:00 p.m., Central Hastings OPP conducting a RIDE program on Highway 62 attempted to stop a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.
An officer directed the driver to stop however the vehicle continued through the checkpoint, forcing the officer to take action to avoid being struck.
Investigation led officers to a nearby residence where they arrested the driver.
Sixty-five-year-old John Rae of Centre Hastings, has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 Plus)
- Flight from peace officer
- Dangerous operation
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday, December 3.
The accused has additionally received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
