Man Charged with Criminal Code Driving Offenses

File: 2019712778

May 22, 2019 @ 04:30

While on routine patrol on Queen Street during the early morning hours on May 22nd, Police came upon a male laying in the road unresponsive.  Police began to administer first aid and called Island EMS.

Shortly after, the male regained consciousness, became combative with Police and fled on foot to a nearby vehicle and fled the area.  Attempts to pull the vehicle over failed.  A short time later, the vehicle was intercepted by Police and the male then fled into a nearby building.  Police entered the building and arrested the male.

A 26 year old Stratford man has been charged with:

• Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle (by drugs)
• Driving while Prohibited
• Dangerous Driving
• Flight from Police

The accused has been released from custody with conditions and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.