A 59-year-old Woodstock male is facing several charges after an alleged Saturday hit and run in Stratford.
A 59-year-old Woodstock male is facing several charges after an alleged Saturday hit and run in Stratford.
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Stratford police reported Monday that a motorist was traveling east on Lorne Avenue in a black Nissan Murano just before 12:30 pm before rear-ending a black Mercedes SUV, causing it to collide with a blue Honda. The driver of the Nissan reportedly fled the scene, heading east on Lorne Avenue and striking a black van before turning south on Downie Street.
A description of the driver and vehicle was provided while its license plate had reportedly been left stuck in the rear of the Mercedes when the driver fled the scene. A suspect was later arrested in Woodstock by officers with that city’s department.
The suspect now faces five charges of failure to stop after an accident and dangerous operation of a vehicle, as well as the Highway Traffic Act offenses of failing to report an accident, careless driving and disobeying a stop sign. The suspect was released and is expected to appear in court on Oct. 7.
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Police seek info on graffiti
Stratford police are seeking information on graffiti that damaged a trailer parked at a St. Marys home.
On Aug. 24, officers received a report of graffiti to a trailer that had been parked at a residence on James Street South.
The incident is believed to have happened some time during the overnight hours between Aug. 19 and Aug. 20. Two unknown suspects, believed to be teenagers, were seen in the area at approximately 11:30 pm on Aug. 19. It is not known if they were involved in the vandalism and no description is available.
Anyone with information is urged to constant Stratford police Const. Amy Knechtel at [email protected]. Residents who live in the area are also being asked to check any video surveillance during the time of the incident and to report and suspicious activity.
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