**TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE NEWS RELEASE**

While completing general patrol of the downtown core during the early morning hours of Tuesday June 26th, a Timmins Police Service officer noted suspicious activity in behind a local business and was about to interview the woman involved when she fled the scene on foot.

The officer eventually located the woman whereupon she is alleged to have provided a false name to the officer.

A second Timmins Police officer attended the scene and confirmed the woman’s genuine identity.

Further investigation revealed that the woman was found to be in contravention of strict court conditions, including a curfew, imposed by the Provincial Court, stemming from previous charges.

As a result, Shara MCBEAN, 30, of Timmins has been arrested and charged with:
– Personation with Intent to Avoid Arrest contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Breach of Recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been held in police custody awaiting a bail hearing slated to take place this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins.