Two Peterborough residents are facing charges after a vehicle allegedly fled from an OPP RIDE check in Bobcaygeon on Saturday night.
City of Kawartha Lakes OPP say officers were conducting a spot check on Kawartha Lakes Road 8, just east of Bobcaygeon. Around 9:45 p.m., police say the driver of a vehicle was asked to pull to the side for further investigation. The vehicle then failed to pull over and fled the area, according to police.
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Police say officers pursued the vehicle and located it a short distance away in a snowbank.
A woman in the passenger seat was arrested, however the driver reportedly exited the vehicle and fled on foot. The man was located a short time later and arrested, according to police.
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Bradley Vienneau, 27, of Peterborough, was charged with flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited and failure to comply with a recognizance.
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Trisha Brown, 46, of Peterborough, was charged with obstructing a peace officer, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
She was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on March 5.
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