The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one person after fleeing from police.
On January 19, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Wawa Detachment of the OPP responded to a stolen motor vehicle in Wawa. The vehicle was located by officers traveling east on Highway 17, where it failed to stop for police.
A short time later, the vehicle was located at Alona Bay on Highway 17.
As a result of the investigation, Jordan SMITH, 35-years-old from Kingston, was charged with:
· Break and enter – three counts
· Mischief under $5,000
· Failure to comply with release order
· Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts
· Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000
· Dangerous operation
· Flight from peace officer
· Theft of motor vehicle – two counts
· Driving while under suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on January 23, 2025.
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