30-year-old facing charges after fleeing police in Kirkland
A 30-year-old man from Jacksonville has been charged following traffic-related offences in Kirkland.
On Jan. 4, 2025, at approximately 5:20 p.m., members of the Western Valley Region RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle travelling on Highway 540 in Kirkland. As police approached a vehicle with their emergency equipment activated, the driver fled from police at a high rate of speed.
A short time later, police found the vehicle in a ditch. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was arrested without incident.
He was released pending a future court appearance.
On Jan. 6, 30-year-old Samuel Crewe appeared in Woodstock Provincial Court and was charged with flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited.
He was released on conditions and is scheduled to reappear in Woodstock Provincial Court on Feb. 4, 2025.
The investigation is ongoing.
