Quinte West OPP say they used a Taser to help arrest a driver following a rollover on Highway 401 on Friday morning.
According to police, around 10 a.m. officers were advised of an “erratic” eastbound vehicle near the Big Apple in Colborne, Ont.OPP say around 10:15, the suspect vehicle was reportedly involved in a rollover in the eastbound lanes at the Glen Miller Road exit in Trenton.It’s alleged the driver exited the vehicle and was “acting aggressively” towards officers and bystanders.OPP say an officer utilized a conducted energy weapon to gain control over the individual and arrested him. He was treated at the scene for minor injuries.The eastbound lanes were closed for several hours, reopening around 1 p.m., OPP said.
On Monday, police said Kyle Showers, 32, of Tweed was charged with the following:
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- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Assault
- 3 counts of robbery with intent
He was released on an undertaking with a court date of July 23 in Belleville.
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