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A Quinte West man is facing a long list of charges after he allegedly fled from the traffic stop of a car in which he was a passenger.
Police say they made a traffic stop on Nov. 19 on Fourth Avenue in Trenton for a traffic violation.
They say the driver had failed to stop and a warrant was issued for the driver’s arrest on a number of criminal charges.
Then, on Dec. 5 at 2:30 a.m. Quinte West OPP conducted another traffic stop on Sidney Street and Dixon Drive in Trenton for another Highway Traffic Act violation.
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Police say they recognized the passenger in this vehicle as the wanted man from the first traffic stop on Nov. 19. The man fled on foot and was arrested after a brief chase, police say.
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Jason Whyte, 19, is facing charges of:
- dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- flight from a peace officer
- operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- failing to comply with a probation order
- driving while under suspension
- failing to stop for a red light
- disobeying a stop sign
He was held in custody and appeared in a Belleville courtroom Monday.
