Man Charged After Flight From Police Investigation.
Police charge man with flight from police and dangerous operation of a conveyance
On October 4 at approximately 9:20 a.m., officers observed a vehicle making a prohibited right turn at the intersection of Almon Street and Windsor Street in Halifax. When the officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, it accelerated to a high rate of speed and fled from police. Officers did not pursue for public safety concerns.
Through further investigation, officers located and arrested the driver on October 5 at approximately 3:35 p.m. without incident.
Refaat Halim Nasrallah, 43, is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court today to face charges of:
- Flight from peace officer
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance
- Failure to comply with condition of release order
Source: HRP Release
