A Barrie driver was arrested and booked on multiple charges after speeding through a red light and later repeatedly evading police on Tuesday night in Barrie.
At 10:50 p.m., a Barrie Police officer saw a vehicle driving through a red light at the intersection of Anne Street and Essa Road. Then, when a traffic stop was initiated, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and drove off with its lights off as the officer was exiting their cruiser.
Police say another officer saw the same vehicle without its headlights on and noticeable damage to its side in the area of Patterson Road and Ardagh Road. Upon another traffic stop being attempted, the vehicle sped off.
Another officer saw the vehicle minutes later in the area of Essa Road and Veterans Drive, but the driver sped away again after the police cruiser's flashing lights were activated.
Police say in all three attempted traffic stops, officers noticed the vehicle travelling at excessive speeds and failing to stop for red lights at intersections. The driver was also seen performing dangerous maneuvers in a residential neighbourhood in the area of Patterson Road.
Finally, around 11:30 p.m., the man's frenzy ended when when his vehicle was stopped near Beacon Road and he was arrested without further incident.
He was charged with three counts of flight from a peace officer, failure to stop after an accident, dangerous operation, driving while suspended, and driving without proper headlights.
