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Man accused of ramming cruiser in attempt to flee police

Conducted energy weapon deployed during arrest of 19-year-old Cambridge man
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NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On Sept. 21, 2019 at 12:07 a.m., Guelph police attempted to conduct a traffic stop with a motor vehicle in the area of Hands Drive and Latenda Place.

The driver attempted to flee from police, ramming the cruiser in the process.

The motor vehicle was stopped but officers had to deploy a CEW in the process of arresting the man. The cruiser sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported.

The 19-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration, dangerous driving and flight from police. He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with novice driver BAC above zero and young driver BAC above zero.

He will appear in court on Nov. 1, 2019.

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