A 51-year-old man, from the RM of Rockwood was busted for speeding early Tuesday (July 14) morning.
At approximately 1:00am RCMP say the motorist was clocked traveling in excess of 172 km/h in a 50 zone near Balmoral, Manitoba, which is located just north of Stonewall.
When officers pulled the driver over, he exited the vehicle and told them that he had been kidnaped and the driver of the vehicle had fled into the near by bushes. The RCMP say it was a nice try but was proven to be false.
The 51-year-old was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He will also be facing charges under the Highway Traffic Act in Manitoba for Driving while disqualified, Driving an unregistered vehicle and speeding.
Police continue to investigate.
