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Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 19 May 2022, p. 9

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CRIME MAN FACES ‘Since 1906 —— C ASe ite —NURSERIES— UONEH - dl UL | 6 CHARGES IN STRANGE’ HWY. 401 INCIDENT DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com A Georgetown teen is facing multiple charges following a mn May 9 at around 11 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police re- sponded to reports of a single-ve- hicle collision in the eastbound express lanes of Highway 401, just past Markham Road in Scarbor- ough. The vehicle reportedly sus- tained significant damage and the airbags had deployed. “A male exited the ve vehicle and was seen running highway," said OPP “set. Kerry Schmidt i ina post on Twitter. chmidt said some Good Sa- maritans stopped and attempted to help this person at which point, it's alleged, the man at- tempted to carjack his would-be benefactors. "There was a scuffle, the car- jacking was unsuccessful, and the person subsequently fled across the highway, across the yond Janes and into aresiden- tial less area just off the highs said Schmidt. Ontario Provincial Police oft cers attended the area and mad _ arrest year-old has __ bee changed Mees multiple offences, including assault, mischief and careless drivin; The charges have not been proven in court. Police thanked those who tried to help but reminded driv- ers toalso watch out for their own personal safety. “Maybe stay in your vehicle and call 911 if you see something suspicious, ." said Schmidt. rtunately, everything end- ed OK. We have one suspect in custody and no one else is in- jured." SUPPLYING HOME GARDENERS AND TRADE PROFESSIONALS Groat Dire WATERDOWN 656 Robson Road Waterdown, Ontario 905.689.7433 * connon.ca Since 1906 ——— © CONNO URSERIES— HOURS Monday - Friday: 9am to 7pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm unday: Closed Victoria Day Monday: 9am to 5pm @Z0z ‘6b Ae ‘Aepsuny, |

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