Multiple charges in snowmobile incident on Chemong Lake
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Multiple charges in snowmobile incident on Chemong Lake
Members of the Peterborough County Motorized Snow Vehicle (MSV) patrol attempted to stop a black Ski-doo near Baileys Bay on Chemong Lake on Saturday, January 21.
The adult driver and his passenger, a young child, were not wearing helmets and the driver ignored the officers directions. He turned back toward Baileys Bay and accelerated in an attempt to flee.
Police pursued the Ski-doo with speed reaching in excess of 100 km/h.
The suspect fled onto the grounds of Baileys Bay Resort to a trailer where the he jumped off the sled, leaving the child behind.
The officer followed on foot and a scuffle occurred on the deck and into the trailer. The male suspect continued to resist arrest until he was pepper sprayed and taken into custody.
The five-year-old child was not injured during the incident.
As a result of the investigation, Scott Milton McKenzie, 25, of Fort McMurray, Alberta has been charged for:
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle;
Escape by Flight;
Resist Arrest;
Two counts of Drive while Prohibited;
Fail to Stop for Police (MSVA);
Escape by Flight (MSVA);
Drive Motorized Snow Vehicle No Insurance (MSVA); and
Drive Motorized Snow Vehicle No Helmet (MSVA).
McKenzie was held in custody and was scheduled to appear at the Provincial Courts in Peterborough on Monday, January 23 for a Bail Hearing.
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