Just before 3:40 a.m. on January 5, 2025, an officer was driving Eastbound on the Kingsway when they observed a vehicle traveling Westbound at a high speed. The radar in the marked police cruiser clocked the vehicle traveling over 150 km/h in a posted 50km/h zone.

The officer activated the emergency lights and sirens of the cruiser to conduct a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle slowed down, however did not stop and continued to drive Westbound on the Kingsway, turning onto Lloyd Street and then onto Pearl Street where the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The driver then exited the vehicle and attempted to run from the officer. The officer was able to catch the individual who then resisted arrest.

Once arrested, the officer detected signs of impairment. The individual could not provide ownership or insurance for the vehicle. The officer ran the individual through police-related databases and found that the individual was also bound by two Driver’s Licence suspensions. The individual was transported to police headquarters where they refused to provide a breath sample to a Qualified Breath Technician.

As a result of the incident, 23-year-old, Bansil Dhameliya has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA):

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
  • Failure of Refusal to Comply with Demand
  • Driving While Under Suspension x2
  • Speeding 50+ km/h Over Posted Limit
  • Fail to Have Insurance Card
  • Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

Bansil Dhameliya attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) Court on January 5, 2025, to answer to the charges. 

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