A 13-year-old from Brampton is facing stunt driving charges following a police pursuit in Gravenhurst.
According to the OPP, on May 19 at 3:30 a.m. Bracebridge officers were contacted by Peel Regional Police regarding a 13-year-old who had taken his parents’ vehicle and was potentially driving to Gravenhurst to see friends.
OPP said officers located the vehicle in the town of Gravenhurst near Lofty Pines Drive and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the youth did not comply and attempted to flee.
Police said the vehicle eventually left the roadway on Doe Lake Road, and the driver, who was not injured, was taken into custody.
As a result, a 13-year-old from Brampton was arrested and charged with dangerous driving, taking a motor vehicle without consent, flight from a peace officer and stunt driving.
He is slated to appear in court on May 19.
