A 24-year-old Norfolk County resident is facing a transportation fraud charge after police say a taxi passenger left without paying the fare in Simcoe.
Norfolk County OPP responded to a report of fraud in the area of Southgate and Lynndale Road at approximately 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3.
Police say the passenger had been picked up elsewhere in Simcoe. When the taxi reached its destination, the passenger allegedly got out and left without paying.
Officers later located the individual on Carriage Road and made an arrest without incident.
Ahmed Aldashti, 24, of Norfolk County, has been charged with transportation fraud. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe at a later date.
