K9 helps nab suspect in Brockville hit and run

By Mike Vlasveld

A 23-year-old man is facing charges after a collision at North Augusta Road and Parkedale Avenue in Brockville.

Police received multiple 911 calls around 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, after the crash.

A white Chevy Cobalt, involved in the accident, fled the scene and was later seen abandoned on the 2nd Concession by the Parkedale Ave Animal Hospital.  

Officers set up a perimeter and requested the assistance of Diesel the police K9.  

As Diesel began his track, the suspect surrendered to his handler.  

The accused was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, failing to remain at the scene of an accident, breach of probation and dangerous driving.  

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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