Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Woodstock, ON – The Woodstock Police Service has charged a 31-year-old man following an investigation into a vehicle that fled from police during an attempted traffic stop.
On October 2, 2026, at approximately 10 a.m., an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle, and the vehicle fled from the officer. For public safety reasons, the officer discontinued efforts to pursue and stop the vehicle.
Police continued the investigation, and the involved vehicle was subsequently located in a residential area. Officers also identified a suspect and determined that he had left the vehicle and continued on foot. At approximately 11:45 a.m., officers located the suspect at a business on Dundas Street and placed him under arrest.
Further investigation determined that the accused was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle and was also allegedly in breach of conditions of an existing release order.
As a result, a 31-year-old male from Etobicoke has been charged with:
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Operation While Prohibited
- Failure to Comply with Release Order (Two Counts)
The investigation remains ongoing. The accused was held for a bail hearing.