Two Hamilton men are facing a multitude of charges following an early-morning police pursuit involving two allegedly stolen vehicles.
Halton Police say around 3:20 a.m. this morning (Aug. 27), an officer observed two suspicious older model pick-up trucks on Trafalgar Road and 10 Sideroad in Halton Hills headed south at high rates of speed, both being driven in a dangerous manner.
The trucks failed to stop for police, so a tire deflation device (spike belt) was successfully deployed on both vehicles with the assistance of OPP. One of the pick-up trucks stopped on the 401 in Milton.
After a short K9 track, the driver was taken into custody. The second truck came to a stop at the 401 Onroute located east of Cambridge. This driver was also taken into custody.
Investigators believe the men were working together to conduct vehicle thefts. Police say the vehicles were allegedly stolen from Rockwood and Hamilton, with one having just been stolen earlier that morning.
No physical injuries were sustained and no police or public property was damaged.
William MacDonald, 40, of Hamilton has been charged with the following:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Operation While Prohibited
- Fail to Comply with Release Order (2 Counts)
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Jacob Hare, 32, of Hamilton is charged with:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Possession of Schedule One Substance (Cocaine)
- Operation While Prohibited
- Driving While Under Suspension (HTA)
- Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle (HTA)
- Obstruct Plate (HTA)
- Red Light – Fail to Stop (HTA)
Both men have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2416.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The accused people facing charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
