A prohibited driver from Barrie is facing several charges after Ontario Provincial Police were alerted around 8:30 Wednesday morning about a possible impaired driver in Essa Township.
Police said officers located the vehicle a short time later, and when attempt was made to stop the car, it sped off.
About an hour later, police were notified that the vehicle had arrived at a construction site in Clearview Township. Four occupants fled from the vehicle. Police located the driver hiding behind a building. The person attempted to flee on foot but was arrested after a brief foot chase. Three passengers were eventually located and found not be involved in the driving offences.
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The 45-year-old motorist was charged with impaired driving, operating while prohibited, flight from a peace officer and fail to comply with a probation order.
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
His driver's licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle was impounded for 45 days.
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