A 24-year-old Brantford man is facing numerous charges after allegedly stealing a pickup truck and then subsequently crashing it in Norfolk County.
Norfolk County OPP say they were called to an address on Old Highway 24 in Waterford around 1:20 p.m. Monday for reports of a vehicle theft.
A blue 2002 GMC Sierra pickup truck had allegedly been stolen by an individual wearing a black ski mask.
Police say the truck was involved in a rollover collision a short time later on Thompson Road East in Townsend.
After the crash, the suspect reportedly tried to steal a vehicle from a driver who had stopped to help, but was unsuccessful.
#NorfolkOPP continues investigation into a stolen vehicle collision on Thompson Road East in #NorfolkCounty. Suspect in custody with minor injuries. (1 of 2) ^ag pic.twitter.com/yIgRy6gcD0
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Police responded and were able to arrest the suspect, who assaulted an officer and caused damage to OPP property following his arrest.
Twenty-four-year-old Tyden Hill is facing the following offences:
- Two counts of theft of motor vehicle
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Operation while prohibited
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Theft under $5,000 – shoplifting
- Assault
- Assault a peace officer
- Two counts of mischief under $5,000
Police say Hill had also stolen a quantity of alcohol from a business on Queensway East in Simcoe shortly before stealing the GMC Sierra truck.
He was detained in custody pending a bail hearing at a later date in Simcoe.
