A Peterborough man is facing charges including dangerous driving following a Sunday evening police pursuit through the city.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, shortly after 5 p.m., an officer attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Bethune and Hunter streets for alleged traffic violations including failing to stop for a stop sign.
Police allege the driver failed to stop for police and continued driving. A police pursuit commenced and a short time later the vehicle pursuit was called off due to public safety.
Through the investigation, the driver of the vehicle was identified, police say.
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Later Sunday night, officers say they placed the accused under arrest at a Peterborough residence.
Ronald Alan Beacom, 62, was arrested and charged with flight from a peace officer and dangerous driving.
He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 4.
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