Driver of stolen car arrested

LEAMINGTON – On January 6 at 8:22 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment observed a suspicious vehicle which was reported stolen from Windsor.

The vehicle was travelling eastbound on County Road 20 in Harrow. An officer attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled and failed to stop for police. A tire deflation device was used on the vehicle.

The vehicle was observed entering the Municipality of Leamington on a flat tire. A short distance later it was involved in a collision. A female exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. Officers arrested her without incident.

A 29-year-old Windsor woman was charged with flight from peace officers, theft of a motor vehicle, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. She was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

No injuries were reported.