On Nov. 10, at 8:44 am, a Traffic officer, while engaged in looking for the suspect involved in the homicide over the weekend, observed a Cadillac Escalade traveling at a high rate of speed in Val Caron.
The vehicle was clocked at 121 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle the driver accelerated failing to stop.
A short time late the vehicle came to a stop on Scenic Dr. where the accused exited the vehicle and a short foot pursuit took place. The suspect was apprehended at the rear of a residence on Scenic Dr. The vehicle had been reported stolen earlier that day.
This incident was unrelated to the homicide investigation.
A 17 year old youth who cannot be named was arrested and charged with the following:
1.Dangerous Driving
2.Flight from Peace officer
3.Breach of recognizance of bail
4.Possession of stolen property
5.Possession of Narcotics for the purpose of trafficking