During Sunday morning traffic enforcement police nabbed a parolee for stunt driving. His licence has been suspended for seven days and the vehicle impounded for the same period. He is scheduled to appear in court later in May.

On Sunday, April 28, 2019, shortly before 11:30 a.m., a Ford Ranger pick-up truck was observed travelling at a high rate of speed. At the time the officer was conducting speed enforcement on Dartnall Road near Rymal Road East. As the vehicle continued southbound on Dartnall, police determined the speed was 114km/h in a posted 50km/h zone.

A traffic stop was initiated where the driver identified himself with valid documentation. He was subsequently arrested for stunt driving and speeding.

A background check of the driver revealed he was a parolee. The appropriate agency was notified by police and the driver was released in accordance with the regulations.

The vehicle was seized for seven days and the driver’s licence suspended for the same period. The driver is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, May 27, 2019, to answer to the charges.

CHARGED

• 25-year-old Hamilton man

CHARGES

• Drive motor vehicle- perform stunt
• Speeding- 114 km/hr in a posted 50 km/hr zone

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