NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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Male charged with flight from police
On the 28th of April 2017 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 33-year-old Brian Wing, of Echo Bay, for several driving offences.
Just before noon on Apr. 28, officers observed a vehicle in the area of John Street and Edinburgh Street with unauthorized licence plates. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the driver fled the area. The vehicle was located a short distance away where it had collided with a parked vehicle at the corner of St. James Street and Cathcart Street. It was found that the [alleged] driver of the vehicle, 33-year-old Brian Wing, was also a disqualified driver and was bound by a probation order with conditions that he keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The accused was arrested and charged with:
- One count of flight from police,
- One count of driving while disqualified,
- One count of breach of probation, and;
- One count of dangerous operation of motor vehicle.
He was arrested and held for wash court.
If you have any information regarding these crimes, or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers' website or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help.
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