Two teens are facing charges after an attempted traffic stop near Marathon.
Ontario Provincial Police say the Anishinabek Police Service initiated the stop after observing a traffic violation on Highway 17 east of Marathon around 2 o'clock Saturday morning, but the vehicle ended up fleeing down the highway - OPP later attempted a stop but were unsuccesful, even deploying a tire deflation device, but the vehicle continued driving.
Marathon OPP later located the vehicle engulfed in flames - temporarily closing the highway - with the suspects found in the nearby bush and arrested.
An 18-year-old from Tillsonburg's been charged with dangerous operation, flight from peace officer, and two counts of obstruct peace officer, while a 17-year-old - who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act - has been charged with obstruct peace officer.
Both were released from custody with a future court date.