Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Results in Multiple Criminal Charges After Striking Two Police Vehicles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WIIKWEMKOONG – February 4, 2026 – In early evening of February 1, 2026, Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle in the community. Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop. The driver struck two police vehicles and fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was later involved in a single-vehicle collision in Manitowaning.
The driver attempted to flee on foot but was arrested immediately. Officers observed signs of impairment, and breath testing confirmed blood alcohol concentrations over the legal limit. Further investigation revealed the accused was bound by a probation order at the time of the incident.
A 19-year-old female from Wiikwemkoong has been charged with the following offences:
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Police
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80 mg
- Two counts of Failing to Comply with a Probation Order
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Failing to stop for police and operating a motor vehicle while impaired are extremely dangerous. These place the public, emergency responders, and the driver at serious risk of injury or death.
“This is another example of a repeat offender who was released by the courts on a probation order from previous criminal charges,” said Ron Gignac, Chief, WTPS. “It is obvious that recidivist criminals continue to place the public and police in peril as demonstrated by these dangerous offences.”
The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service urges all drivers to comply immediately when directed to stop by police and to never operate a motor vehicle while impaired.