Mississauga Man Facing Numerous Charges After Grey Highlands Police Chase & Crash
Grey Bruce OPP laid multiple charges against the driver of a Dodge Ram after he fled police and crashed west of Durham.
A 41-year-old Mississauga man has been charged with fleeing police, dangerous driving, and driving while under suspension, among other charges, after a pursuit near Durham on Tuesday night.
Grey Bruce OPP say they responded to reports of a possible impaired driver just after 11:30 p.m. on August 12, in the area of Grey Road 4 and concession 2 in Grey Highlands.
Callers had reported a black Dodge Ram pickup truck driving erratically and weaving in and out of traffic.
Police report that when they attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver fled.
The truck then crashed and the lone occupant was taken into police custody.
John Piniotes, a 41-year-old Mississauga man, was charged with flight from a peace officer, dangerous operation, two counts of operating a vehicle while prohibited, three counts of failing to comply with the release order, and four counts of driving while under suspension.
Grey Road 4 was closed for a short time and has reopened. Piniotes is scheduled for a bail hearing on August 13.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Featured image from OPP West Region.