A Kingston Police service dog located a man who police say fled during a traffic stop on Friday.
Police say around 4:55p.m. on July 16, they attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Montreal Street, when the driver allegedly ignored police lights and sirens.
The driver drove in the oncoming lane of traffic at a high speed.
Police say shortly after, the driver passed a cruiser responding to an unrelated call and nearly struck the officer as he passed by.
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The driver allegedly abandoned his vehicle north of Highway 401, on Thompson Crescent.
Police say the Canine Unit was then requested, and around 6:30p.m., Kingston police service dog Dak along with his handler, Const. Jeff Dickson, located the accused in a nearby wooded area where he was arrested and taken into custody.
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