NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP - On March 14, 2019 at approximately 9:35 a.m., Huronia West Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint for a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 26 in Springwater Township, Ontario. Police located the vehicle and determined that it was stolen. A traffic stop was initiated at which time the accused fled on foot. Following a short foot pursuit, the male was subsequently arrested by officers.
Richard Asselstine,27 years old of Collingwood, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;
- Theft over $5000
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 - x2 counts
- Flight from peace officer - x2 counts
- Resist peace officer
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Dangerous operation
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on March 15, 2019 for a bail hearing.
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