NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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A Cambridge male is facing several charges, including break and enter dwelling – commit indictable offence, after a collision in Cambridge on Saturday.
On Feb. 26, 2022, at approximately 4:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Jamieson Parkway and Lardner Street for reports of a collision.
Through investigation, it was determined that a white Volkswagen traveling south on Lardner Street rear-ended a grey Dodge traveling in the same direction, causing the Dodge to strike a parked vehicle.
The driver of the Volkswagen then fled the scene of the collision to a plaza where he entered a restaurant, causing property damage, and then exited the premises.
The male driver returned to the scene, re-entered the Volkswagen and attempted to leave the scene again until being blocked by a tow truck in the area. The driver rammed the tow truck and was subsequently blocked by a second tow truck.
The male then fled on foot, entered a nearby home and assaulted a resident.
Officers arrived on the scene and arrested the male driver.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old Cambridge male is facing the following charges:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Break and enter - commit indictable offence (assault)
- Careless driving
- Fail to properly wear seat belt
- Speeding
- Race motor vehicle
The male driver of the Volkswagen was transported by Region of Waterloo Paramedics to a local hospital for treatment and was held for a bail hearing.
Two victims, the driver of the grey Dodge and the individual assaulted at the residence, were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Anyone who witnessed this incident and has not already spoken with police, is asked to call police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Occ: 22-043978 (957)