Sturgeon Falls driver charged for following former partner
A 43-year-old man from West Nipissing is facing several charges, including harassment, after accusations he was continuously following his former partner in a vehicle.
Officers were called to a domestic disturbance on Highway 17 in Markstay-Warren shortly before 1 p.m. Sept. 19, Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release.
"A vehicle was being followed by another vehicle operated by a previous partner on the highway," OPP said.
"Police located the vehicles and conducted a traffic stop with both vehicles; one driver was arrested."
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As a result, the man has been charged with criminal harassment (repeatedly following), resisting and obstructing a peace officer, domestic mischief and dangerous operation.
He was held pending a bail hearing in Sudbury.
"To protect the identity of the victim, the accused name and court date will not be released," OPP said.
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