Passengers help police officer during snowfall; Two citizens lead by example

 

 

Ontario Provincial Police are thanking two citizens who helped an on-duty police officer during a heavy snowfall on Highway 21 in Ontario on New Year’s Eve. On the Saugeen First Nation, a police officer was trying to arrest a man who was walking on a busy road when he noticed him. However, the suspect struggled with the officer to prevent the arrest, and the situation escalated.

In the dangerous situation, two passersby stopped their vehicles and came to the aid of the police officer. Their intervention helped subdue the suspect, said South Bruce OPP Constable Cody Lyons. They left the scene before the police officer could thank them. Police praised the bravery of these anonymous citizens on social media for their fearless action during a crisis.