On June 13th 2015 a member of the Traffic Management Unit attempted to stop 3 dirt bikes on Desjardins St. in Garson. The dirt bikes attempted to flee, however one driver stalled the engine and was stopped resulting in being charged for violations under the Provincial Offences Act.

The remaining two dirt bikes were located a short time later in the Vale Pit off Goodwill drive. Once again the two dirt bikes disregarded officer’s commands to stop and they attempted to flee. One of the drivers tipped over the dirt bike while attempting to turn around giving officers the opportunity to place the driver under arrest for flight from police.

This driver was charged with violations under the Provincial Offences Act, including drive motor vehicle with no insurance and careless driving. The driver will answer to these charges on the 15th of July 2015.

Two female drivers (21 and 22 years of age) have been charged.

Police are attempting to locate the driver of the third dirt bike who fled the area when the officer tried to stop them. Anyone with information is asked to call police and report the matter to the Traffic Management Unit or Crime Stoppers.

The Traffic Management Unit was conducting enforcement in Garson Pit area to address the complaints received regarding dirt bikes trespassing on private property, speeding, driving without insurance and improper mufflers.

Enforcement in this area and other parts of Greater Sudbury will continue.