An Ottawa woman is facing criminal charges and a Highway Traffic Act violation following her arrest in Peterborough after police stopped a stolen vehicle.
The incident unfolded at approximately 7:20 p.m. when the city's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system flagged a vehicle reported stolen from the Ottawa region. Officers tracked down the car at a parking area close to the Chemong Drive and Milroy Drive intersection.
Police initiated a high-risk traffic stop, turning on their emergency lights and drawing their firearms as a precautionary measure. The vehicle's two female occupants stepped out and were detained without any resistance or complications.
Following the investigation, authorities released one of the women without any conditions. The second woman, however, now faces serious allegations.
The arrested individual has been charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada, as well as Drive Motor Vehicle No License under the Highway Traffic Act.
Authorities issued the woman an appearance notice for the Peterborough charges, with her court date set for Nov. 3.
While processing the woman in custody, officers discovered she was also wanted on an outstanding warrant from a different jurisdiction. That warrant relates to a charge of Break Enter and Commit/Dwelling House. She was subsequently arrested on that warrant and given a Sept. 18 court appearance for the separate matter.
The arrest highlights the effectiveness of automated license plate recognition technology in helping law enforcement identify and recover stolen vehicles across jurisdictional boundaries.
