On March 1, 2026, a 28-year-old woman was arrested in Brantford, Ontario, after she allegedly fled a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle and hit a hydro pole.
Officers with the Brantford Police Service first pulled the woman over and discovered she was wanted on four outstanding warrants. When she drove away from the stop, police decided not to start a high-speed chase to ensure the safety of other people on the road.
The vehicle crashed into a hydro pole a short time later. The woman then tried to run away from the crash site on foot, but officers caught her a short distance away.
The investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen and was using 3D-printed licence plates. The driver was also operating the car while under a driving suspension.
The woman faces four criminal charges and 10 Highway Traffic Act violations. She was kept in police custody to wait for a bail hearing.
