Hamilton cops use spike belt, K-9 unit in stolen vehicle arrest

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Officers patrolling St. Patrick’s Day celebration hotspots in Hamilton this week ended up using dogs to track down a woman who allegedly fled from them after they used a spike belt to stop her vehicle, according to police.

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Hamilton Police said officers deployed a spike belt in the Mount Albion-Highland Rds. area to bring a vehicle to a stop. The driver allegedly fled on foot but was arrested with the help of the Hamilton force’s K-9 unit.

A 45-year-old woman from Ohsweken was charged with the possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000, dangerous operation, flight from police
and two counts of fail to comply with release order.

Police urged anyone with information to call 905-546-2963.

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