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OPP arrest Six Nations man after attempting to flee a traffic stop

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Ontario Provincial Police say a man from Six Nations of the Grand River has been arrested after attempting to flee a traffic stop.

On July 21 at approximately 3 p.m., Six Nations Police attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Sixth Line near Onondaga Road after receiving a driving complaint.

During the attempted traffic stop, the vehicle fled the area. Officers later located the vehicle and driver on River Range Road when it struck a police vehicle. During this incident, a Six Nations Police officer discharged their firearm.

The vehicle attempted to flee again, subsequently colliding with multiple police vehicles before entering a ditch.

Authorities say the driver was then taken into custody by Six Nations Police and transported to hospital with minor injuries.

At the request of Six Nations Police, the OPP took over the investigation and have since charged 29-year-old Brady Longboat with the following offences:

  • Assault with a weapon, section 267(a) CC – two counts
  • Assault peace officer, section 270(1)(a) CC
  • Flight from a peace officer, section 320.17 CC
  • Operation while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) CC
  • Operation while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(b) CC
  • Operation while impaired, section 320.14 CC
  • Dangerous operation, section 320.13 CC
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine, section 5(2) CDSA

Anyone with relevant information or surveillance footage from the area of Onondaga Road, Sixth Line and River Range Road captured around the time of the incident is asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or via their website.

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