Published Jul 02, 20251 minute readThe RCMP in P.E.I. say they arrested a man who fled police after they caught him speeding. Photo by File photoArticle contentAn 18-year-old man is facing a criminal charge for allegedly fleeing police after he was caught driving 155 km/h.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn a news release, the RCMP said that on June 30 at 6:30 a.m., the police force’s traffic services were conducting speed enforcement in Cornwall when the driver’s speed was recorded on Route 1.Article contentArticle contentThe RCMP allege that when the officer turned on his police lights, the driver fled at an even higher speed.Article contentA short time later, the police located the driver on Route 2 and were able to stop the vehicle, the RCMP said.Article contentThe driver was a Stage 3 graduated licence holder and was arrested at the scene.Article contentThe RCMP said he was fined $750, and his unregistered vehicle was impounded.Article contentCpl. Jamie Parsons with the provincial traffic services said that type of driving poses a risk to the public, the driver and the responding officer.Article content“What might have resulted in a speeding ticket has now turned into an arrest with criminal code charges,” Parsons said.Article contentArticle content
P.E.I. RCMP arrest man who allegedly fled police after driving 155 km/h
