The Halton Regional Police is seeking witnesses to a dangerous driving incident in Burlington on Friday that resulted in a long list of charges for one driver.
On March 8 at approximately 8:47 a.m., police responded to a report of a single vehicle accident on Fairview Street in the area of Sherwood Forest Park.
"HRPS officers arrived observing a blue Honda Civic which immediately fled the scene driving dangerously through the park grounds, on walkways and pathways, in an effort to evade police," police said in a news release.
Officers searched the area and located the vehicle at the intersection of New Street and Appleby Line, where they safely stopped the vehicle and took a suspect into custody, police said.
Two police vehicles sustained minor damage, but no injuries were reported, according to police.
Nikolas Claros, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with:
- Disobeying Order of Court
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Operation while Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
- Possession of Automobile Master Key
- Possession of Break-in Instruments
- Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (two counts)
- Possession Schedule 1 Substance - Methamphetamines, Cocaine, and Fentanyl (three counts)
- Operation while prohibited (seven counts)
- Fail to remain
- Drive while under suspension (two counts)
Claros is being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and Claros is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
Police said anyone in the area of Sherwood Forest Park who witnessed the incident, or anyone who is able to provide information is asked to contact Const. Jason Lin at [email protected] or 905-825-4747 ext.7355.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
