Peel Regional Police say Iqbal Dhatt, 34, of Brampton, has been arrested and charged. (Photo: PRP)

A driver police have called an “absolute menace” on the road has been arrested after ramming into police cruisers in Brampton.

Peel Regional Police spokesperson Const. Tyler Bell-Morena says officers have tried to stop the same driver “numerous times” in recent weeks.

Each time, the driver has fled from police – “mounting curbs, driving into oncoming traffic, (and) sidewalks at high rates of speed, with no care for anybody but himself,” Bell-Morena said in a video statement.

But police say they finally caught up with the alleged driver last Thursday, after an automated licence plate reader notified officers of a prohibited driver near Bovaird Drive and Sunforest Drive in Brampton.

Video of the takedown released by police shows cruisers surround the driver’s vehicle before the driver goes into reverse, ramming into one of the cruisers.

Driver Arrested After Ramming Police Vehicle, Fleeing from Police

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Police say the driver “tried to ram his way through,” but was taken into custody and charged with “a litany” of offences. He was also in possession of a replica firearm at the time of the incident, investigators say.

Peel police say Iqbal Dhatt, 34, of Brampton, has been charged with two counts each of flight from police and dangerous operation, along with mischief over $5,000, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, drive under suspension, among other offences.

The accused was allegedly involved in three prior incidents where he fled from police and “placed the public at significant risk,” police say. He is also now the subject of an immigration investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact Peel Regional Police by calling 905-453-3311. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.


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