Police say suspect swam through pond to escape
A collision in Welland has led to impaired driving charges.
Police say around 7:30 a.m. this morning, a single vehicle crash took place near South Pelham Road and Foss Road.
A white Hyundai Sonata went off the roadway into an adjacent tree line.
Police spoke briefly with the driver, who then suddenly ran into a wooded area.
He then swam through a nearby pond and ran into a residential neighbourhood to get away from the officers.
Around 9:15 a.m., he was found hiding in a backyard.
32 year old Mohamud Mohamud Hassan of Welland was arrested for the following offences:
- Impaired Operation of a Conveyance - Drug
- Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand - Drug
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Fail to Stop at the Scene of an Accident
He's been released from custody, and a court date has been set.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1023300, reference incident 23-82782..
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