NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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York Regional Police have charged a 28-year-old man after he fled from police and was found to be in possession of drugs.
On Saturday, April 18 2020 at 10:40 p.m., an officer on patrol in the City of Markham attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding in the area of Highway 7 East and South Town Centre Blvd. The vehicle did not stop for the officer and fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was not pursued.
The officer continued to investigate the area where the vehicle was last seen and a man was observed walking, who matched the description of the driver who had fled. The officer attempted to arrest the suspect who once again fled on foot. He was eventually placed under arrest in a nearby construction area. The vehicle that the suspect had been driving was also located nearby.
Further investigation revealed that the accused was prohibited from driving and that he was in possession of cocaine, cannabis and more than 50 rounds of ammunition.
Charged:
• Umainesan Manuel, 28, City of Toronto
Charges:
• Dangerous driving
• Drive while prohibited
• Flight from police
• Escape lawful custody
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking - cannabis
• Fail to comply with undertaking
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online.
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