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Toronto driver charged with driving while suspended, fleeing from OPP east of Peterborough

A Toronto man faces multiple charges, including flight from police and driving while suspended, after a traffic stop east of Peterborough on Saturday. Don Mitchell / Global News

A Toronto man faces multiple charges, including flight from police, in connection with an incident east of Peterborough on Saturday night.

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According to Peterborough County OPP, around 10 p.m. an officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 7 in Asphodel-Norwood Township, about 40 kilometres east of Peterborough.

Police say the driver failed to stop. Officers identified a suspect, who was later located at a residence in Clarington.

Glen Young, 38, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Driving while under suspension
  • Six counts of operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Racing a motor vehicle with excessive speed
  • Failure to comply with a probation order
  • Obstruction of a licence plate
  • Driving without a proper rear light on a motor vehicle
  • Improper number plate light

He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 27.

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