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American charged after fleeing across the border

Police were notified by the Canada Border Services Agency that a vehicle fled across the border
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FORT FRANCES — A 43-year-old from Minnesota has been charged after allegedly attempting to flee from police.

Provincial police said officers were called Wednesday evening by the Canada Border Services Agency after a vehicle fled across the border.

Police said officers attempted to pull over the vehicle but it didn't stop.

The vehicle was stopped a short time later and a suspect was arrested.

Police said the accused, from Rochester, Minn., is charged with dangerous operation, flight from a peace officer, failure to stop for police, stunt driving, speeding at 50 kilometres per hour or more over the posted limit, driving without proper headlights, and failure to properly wear a seat belt.

The accused was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in a Fort Frances court on Thursday.




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