Driver arrested after 15-minute pursuit ends at Oak Bay police station

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A tense incident involving dangerous driving came to a dramatic end outside the Oak Bay Police detachment and fire station over the weekend.

According to the Oak Bay Police, officers responded to a report of dangerous driving shortly after 6:15 p.m. on March 29th.

The incident involved a vehicle that had been following another driver for approximately 15 minutes and allegedly attempting to collide with it.

The targeted driver made their way to the police station seeking help. While officers were on scene, they observed the suspect vehicle enter the parking lot and narrowly avoid a collision.

Police intervened immediately and arrested the driver without incident. No injuries were reported. The suspect vehicle was towed, and the investigation is ongoing.

In total, Oak Bay Police responded to 63 calls for service during the week.

Police are reminding the public that aggressive and dangerous driving can put lives at risk and are urging anyone experiencing similar situations to contact authorities when it is safe to do so.

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