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Man accused of stealing taxi, damaging police property

Suspect arrested after vehicle found lodged on parking block
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A driver involved in a late-night single-vehicle collision is facing numerous charges.

Halton police responded to a crash in the area of Savoline Boulevard and Pringle Avenue at 11 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 14), where they found a taxi cab lodged on top of a parking block.

Police determined that the taxi — stolen from Etobicoke — was being driven by the suspect, who had provided a false name and was carrying fraudulent identification. Additionally, the accused allegedly caused damage to police property while in custody.

Following an investigation, a 25-year-old man from Etobicoke was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Refusal to comply with demand
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Procurement and trafficking of government documents
  • Mischief
  • Failure to comply with probation order
  • Operation while prohibited

The accused was later released on an undertaking with a future court date.

The charges have not been tested in court.