Charges laid after man attempts to flee police on stolen motorcycle

A Hamilton man is facing several charges after attempting to evade police on a stolen motorcycle in Port Dover.

OPP say officers were conducting regular patrols Tuesday around 8:12 p.m. by Port Dover beach when they noticed two motorcycles with license plate infringements.

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When an attempt to stop the motorcycles was made, one driver fled while the other pulled onto the beach where they were taken into custody.

Thirty-seven-year-old Matthew Deiaco of Hamilton is facing five charges, including possession of property obtained by crime.

Deiaco is scheduled to appear in court on July 25.

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