HRPS
Halton Police
Halton police (HRPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 31-year-old man who who evaded an officer after a traffic stop in Burlington.
In the early morning hours on Saturday, July 22, an HRPS officer conducted a traffic stop on Plains Road East in Burlington.
While investigating, there was grounds for the officer to arrest Matthew Flannigan, the suspect, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. But, a violent struggle between the officer and the suspect ensued, “resulting in the officer sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries.”
The suspect then fled the area at a high speed.
The officer was transported to hospital and has since been released.
A warrant 1st instance has been issued for the suspect on charges of possession schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking, assault peace officer causing bodily harm, flight from peace officer and dangerous operation.
If you have information regarding his whereabouts, please call 9-1-1.
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