MARATHON – In the early morning of Feb. 24, Anishinabek Police Service observed a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop on Highway 17, but the vehicle fled from officers, according to the OPP.
Marathon OPP attempted to initiate a traffic stop on Highway 17 but were also unsuccessful.
Officers deployed a tire deflation device -- however the vehicle continued along Highway 17.
Officers later located the vehicle engulfed in flames.
The two suspects fled into a nearby bush.
Due to the fire, the highway was closed for some time.
A short time later, officers located the individuals and placed them under arrest.
As a result, an 18-year-old from Tillsonburg has been arrested and charged with dangerous driving, fleeing from a police officer, and two counts of obstruction.
A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer.
The accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the court in Marathon at a later date.
