Monday, April 29, 2002

CITY POLICE CHASE
On Saturday at 1:03 a.m., police were arriving at a disturbance in the lane behind the Bruce Street beer store. As police arrived a vehicle left. Police attempted to stop it but the driver would not pull over.

The 1988 Chevrolet S10 led police through several streets. On Sackville Road near Second Line, a spike belt was deployed deflating two of the vehicle's tires. The S10 continued east on Second Line and attempted to turn left in order to proceed north on Old Garden River Road. At this point the driver lost control and put the vehicle in the ditch.

The passengers were not injured and the vehicle received moderate damage. Charged with numerous offences is Richard Maki, age 38, of Montgomery Avenue. Maki will appear in bail court today. He has been charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving, and resisting arrest as well as several Highway Traffic Act violations. Speeds reached 80 km/h during the pursuit.

IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGE
Yesterday at 1:25 a.m., police