(WALDEN, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following an incident on Highway 17.

On April 25, 2024, shortly after 9:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple complaints regarding the erratic driving of a vehicle on Highway 17. Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the driver fled from police and continued down the highway. A second attempt was made by police to stop the vehicle, which was successful, resulting in the driver then fleeing on foot.

The Manitoulin OPP with the assistance of the North East Region Canine Unit commenced a search and located the driver. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the OPP detachment.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew LUTTRELL-VAILLANCOURT, 20-years-old from Sudbury has been charged with:

Dangerous operation
Flight from peace officer
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Fail to stop for police
Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on June 10, 2024.

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