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A North Okanagan man is facing numerous charges stemming from an incident earlier this month.

Jordan McCann, 28, of Falkland, has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of motor vehicle, flight from peace officer, driving while prohibited/licence suspended, escape from lawful custody and wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

Sgt. Janelle Shoihet said on Aug. 7, just before 7:30 p.m., an RCMP officer conducting routine patrols in Enderby observed a vehicle being driven by a man he believed to be a prohibited driver.

“The officer radioed other officers in the area, one of whom attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver allegedly veered around the stopped police vehicle onto the shoulder and drove off at a high rate of speed. Police did not pursue,” Shoihet said in a press release.

The vehicle and driver were located at a residence in the 1900-block of George Street approximately 20 minutes later, where the man was arrested.

While being escorted to the police vehicle, the man allegedly broke free from the officer’s hold and fled on foot, before being captured once again a short distance away.

He is scheduled to appear in a Vernon Provincial Court on Aug. 23.