A Toronto man has been arrested after he attempted to dodge a R.I.D.E. Lane in the east end of Hamilton. Police located approximately one pound of cannabis in his vehicle. The driver was charged was charged under the Cannabis Act and was issued several tickets in relation to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. He was released with a future court date.

On Monday, December 17, 2018, shortly after 8:30 p.m., members of the Hamilton Police Service were conducting a R.I.D.E. Program in the area of Kenilworth Avenue North and McAnulty Boulevard, Hamilton. At that time a black Chevrolet Aveo was observed travelling towards the program when it stopped and conducted a U-turn, believed to be in an attempt to avoid police. Efforts were made to conduct a traffic stop; however, the vehicle continued onwards. At the intersection of Kenilworth Avenue and Dofasco Road police were able to ‘box in’ the suspect vehicle. The driver was arrested without further incident. The investigation revealed the vehicle operator was a suspended driver.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a bag of cannabis weighing nearly one pound. The driver has been released from police custody after being issued several Provincial Offence tickets under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act along with a future court date for violating the Cannabis Act.

The vehicle was towed from the scene.

CHARGED

• 36-year-old Toronto male

CHARGES

• Cannabis Act s. 8(1)(a) - Possession of Dried Cannabis Over 30g in a Public Place
• Highway Traffic Act s. 53(1) - Drive While Under Suspension
• Highway Traffic Act s. 216(1) - Driver Fail to Stop When Directed by Police
• Highway Traffic Act s. 130 - Careless Driving
• Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act s. 3(1) - Fail to Surrender Insurance Card