A 28-year-old woman from Brantford, Ontario, was arrested on March 1, 2026, after she fled from a traffic stop in a stolen car and crashed into a hydro pole. The Brantford Police Service says officers first stopped the driver at approximately 12:30 p.m. before she sped away.
The vehicle was later found to be stolen and was using fake, 3D-printed licence plates. To keep the public safe, officers decided not to chase the vehicle once the driver fled.
Shortly after the pursuit ended, the car hit a hydro pole. The driver tried to run away on foot but was caught by police a short distance from the crash site.
At the time of the arrest, the woman was driving with a suspended licence and had four outstanding warrants. She now faces several charges, including dangerous driving, possession of stolen property, and fleeing from police.
