NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police have made two arrests following the execution of a warrant at an address in Kincardine in regards to a Nov. 7, 2018 incident where officers were struck by a motor vehicle that fled a R.I.D.E. program and failed to remain at the scene after colliding with a police cruiser.
Following a thorough investigation 37-year-old Michael Kidd of Saugeen Shores has been charged with:
- Obstruct police officer
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest
- Assault peace officer with a weapon x2
- Dangerous operation
- Flight while pursued by peace officer
- Fail to stop at scene of accident
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada as well as drive while under suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
Thirty-two-year-old Sarah Jane Posthumus of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
- Fail to comply with probation order x2
- Fail to comply with recognizance
Both were held in custody for a bail hearing.
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