Hamilton Police say officers were conducting a RIDE lane vehicle checkpoint Thursday on Lawrence Rd. as part of ongoing efforts to enforce laws related to impaired and dangerous driving.
A black Honda Odyssey approached the checkpoint around 2:30 a.m. but instead of stopping as directed, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed, narrowly missing officers.
Police say they followed the vehicle and observed the driver commit several additional traffic offences before the vehicle eventually came to a stop.
The teenage driver, a Hamilton resident who can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is also charged with dangerous operation and flight from peace officer – in addition to failure to comply with a release order.
Officers determined the accused was in breach of a court-ordered release condition requiring him to remain at his residence during overnight hours unless accompanied by his surety.
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