MOTORIST CHARGED WITH NUMEROUS OFFENCES
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(PERTH, ON) - - The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with numerous offences following a traffic stop.
Officers stopped a vehicle on Friday, May 8, 2026, just after 12:00 am on Highway 7, Drummond-North Elmsley Township.
During the stop the vehicle fled the scene. Officers located the vehicle in Perth a short time later and the driver was arrested.
As a result of the investigation, Matthew FERGUSON, 29 years old, has been charged with:
- Flight from a peace officer
- Assault a peace officer
- Uttering threats
- Driver - fail to properly wear seatbelt
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, July 27, 2026.