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Niagara-on-the-Lake Man Arrested After Truck Crashes Into Swimming Pool

Tuesday, 2 August 2022 16:33

By Linda Morgan

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services

Damage estimated at about $115,000.

A man has been arrested after a truck crashed into a swimming pool in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Around 5:41 a.m. on Wednesday, Niagara Regional Police were called to a home on Concession 7 Road.

Officers say the driver of the 2011 GMC Sierra truck fled the scene before police arrived.

Earlier today, police arrested 36 year old Grant Barlow of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

He faces several charges, including Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Police say damage to the truck is estimated at about $15,000, and the estimated damage to the pool is around $100,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead investigator at 905-688-4111, option #3, extension #1009730.

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