(ORILLIA, ON) – Several traffic complaints were reported to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) after an individual posted several videos of dangerous driving behaviour on their social media account, resulting in numerous traffic and criminal charges by members of the Orillia Detachment of the OPP.
On July 15, 2025, around 9:30 pm, officers from Dufferin, Bracebridge, and Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint after a member of the public reported observing several videos posted to social media showing dangerous driving behaviour, including improper tires, excessive speeds, and concerns for impairment. Officers from all detachments began patrolling the highways for the suspect vehicle.
The vehicle was ultimately located on Highway 11 Northbound as it travelled through Severn Township, where officers observed the vehicle travelling at speeds of 150km per hour in a posted 90km per hour zone. The vehicle was ultimately stopped off the highway on Southwood Road in the Gravenhurst area by officers, the driver was arrested and transported back to the Orillia Detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Myles CROWLEY, 23-year-old from Gravenhurst, has been charged with the following:
– Operation while impaired (CC),
– Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC),
– Dangerous operation (CC),
– Perform stunt – excessive speed (HTA),
– Improper muffler (HTA),
– Improper tires (HTA),
– Unnecessary noise (HTA),
– Window obstructed (HTA),
– Drive – hand held communication device (HTA), and
– Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date. Their driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.