A 24-year-old Punjabi-origin man from Brampton has been arrested and charged in connection with three alleged illegal street-racing incidents in Mississauga and North York, Peel Regional Police said.The accused, identified as Tarman Toor, allegedly drove a red BMW M3 without licence plates and concealed his identity by wearing a ski mask while participating in illegal races.According to Peel Regional Police (PRP), officers first spotted the vehicle participating in a street race near Explorer Drive and Satellite Drive in Mississauga shortly after 1 am on August 30.Investigators allegedly observed the same vehicle racing on two separate occasions on September 26.In the first incident, near Meadowpine Boulevard and Danbro Crescent in Mississauga, the driver allegedly ran a red light at Winston Churchill Boulevard and Highway 401.The vehicle was subsequently spotted in the area of Clayson and Bartor roads, near Weston Road and Finch Avenue West/Highway 401 in North York, police said.Following a three-month investigation, police identified the driver as Toor.On October 28, officers executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in Brampton, following which Toor was arrested.He has been charged with three counts each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, disguise with intent and racing a motor vehicle.The allegations have not been tested in court. Toor is scheduled to appear before a judge at a later date, police said.Meanwhile, Peel Regional Police said they had laid 214 stunt-driving charges and made 119 arrests related to Highway Traffic Act offences in the region so far this year.“Keeping Peel’s roads safe remains a priority for our service. Illegal street racing is a clear and present danger to all roadway users,” Deputy Chief Marc Andrews said in a statement.“I commend our Safer Roads Team for their dedication in identifying and arresting individuals whose actions put our community at risk,” said Andrews.


