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Traffic stop results in numerous charges for Wawa driver

Ontario Provincial Police attempted to stop a motor vehicle in Wawa only to have the driver flee the scene
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WAWA - On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at approximately 12:55 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police Superior East Detachment attempted to stop a motor vehicle on Broadway Avenue in Wawa, Ont. only to have the driver flee the scene. The motor vehicle was observed by police near a local business area. Police were able to locate and arrest a male subject.    

As a result Kristofer Shawn Fournier 29 years old of no fix address was arrested and charged with the following offences;

  • Adult possession of a schedule I substance - cocaine contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,
  • Adult flight while pursued by peace officer contrary to section 249.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada,
  • Adult possession property obtained by crime over $5,000- in Canada contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada,
  • Adult possession of an identity document contrary to section 56.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada,
  • Nine counts of adult fail to comply with recognizance contrary to section 145(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was held into custody pending a bail hearing on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.

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