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Collingwood Impaired Driving Investigation leads to Police Pursuit, Two Drivers Arrested

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Just before 11:30 pm on the evening of February 13th, 2025 members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver.  The vehicle with a female driver and male passenger was last seen leaving a parking lot headed southbound on Balsam Street in the Town of Collingwood, ON.

While enroute, officers received an update that the vehicle had returned to the parking lot.  The male passenger exited the suspect vehicle and got into the driver’s side of another vehicle that was in the parking lot. Both vehicles then departed in different directions. Officers then split off in search of the male driving a black Chevy Silverado and the female driving a Chevy Trax.

Police located the Silverado westbound on Highway 26 in the Blue Mountains area near the Craigleith Provincial Park. During the traffic stop, the officer attempted to arrest the driver for impaired operation but the Silverado took off westbound on Highway 26 towards the Village of Thornbury, ON.  A Suspect Apprehension Pursuit was initiated by the officer with several police units converging on the location.

The Silverado was intercepted by police a few minutes later and boxed in near the intersection of Highway 40 and Grey Road 2 near Thornbury, ON.  The male driver attempted to flee a second time by ramming one of the police cruisers.  At this point, officers effected a gun point arrest.  The male, identified as 48-year-old Jody Smits, was then taken into custody without further incident.  No officers were injured during the incident and the police cruiser incurred minor damage.  During the investigation, police determined that Smit was in violation of 7 driving prohibitions under the Criminal Code and 1 driving suspension under the Highway Traffic Act.

Meanwhile, the second involved vehicle, the Chevy Trax, was spotted by police in the West side of Collingwood travelling eastbound on Highway 26.  The Trax was stopped by police without incident and the 43-year-old female driver was arrested for impaired driving.  In addition, the female, identified as Jacquelynne Thorpe-Stewart of New Lowell, was found to be in possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance.

Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP held Smits in custody pending a bail hearing in Owen Sound court. Smit has been charged with:

  • Dangerous Operation – Criminal Code s320.13(1)
  • Flight From Peace Officer – Criminal Code s320.17
  • Operation while Impaired – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(b)
  • 7 counts of Operation while Prohibited – Criminal Code s320.18(1)(a)
  • 1 count Driving while under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act s53(1)

Thorpe-Stewart was released from custody charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Criminal Code s 32.14(1)(a)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) – Criminal Code s320.14(1)(b)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Control Drugs and Substances Act s4(1)

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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One From Wasaga Beach Arrested

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On February 05, 2025, a citizen reported a possible impaired driver to the Ontario Provincial Police. The incident happened in the East end of the Town of Collingwood around 4:00 pm. The driver, it was reported, was in a Ford Escape driving with the hatch open and had committed several traffic violations.

An officer of the Collingwood OPP responded and found the vehicle halfway into a snowbank at Beachwood Road and Bellholme Lane. Further investigation led to the officer arresting the female driver for impaired driving.

55-year-old Rhonda Norlander of Wasaga Beach, ON has been charged with:

·        Failure or Refusal to comply with Demand (Criminal Code)

·        Having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available (Cannabis Control Act)

·        Fail to Yield to Traffic (Highway Traffic Act)

The motor vehicle was impounded for 7 days, and the accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on February 18th, 2025

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three different drivers with a total of eight offences over the weekend as result of impaired driving.

On January 19, 2025 Collingwood OPP conducted a traffic stop just before 7:00 PM on a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act infraction on Spruce Street in Collingwood. The officer immediately detected an odour of alcohol from the breath of the driver which initiated an impaired driving investigation. A roadside test with an approved screening device resulted in a fail. The female driver was arrested and transported to Collingwood detachment where she was charged after producing results more than twice the legal limit.

Dakotah Leblond, 38 year-old from Wasaga Beach was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Entire plate not plainly visible
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle

On January 19, 2025 just before 6:00 AM a Blue Mountain resident near Tyrolean Lane reported that a vehicle had run through a stop sign at a nearby intersection and then collided with his vehicle while it was parked in the driveway. The driver became stuck in a snowbank. Blue Mountain OPP attended and located a male asleep in the driver seat. He was arrested at the scene.

Daniel Zacarelli, 39 year-old from York was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

On January 17, 2025 just before 3:00 PM members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle that was described travelling on Arthur Street West in Thornbury. During the traffic stop an approved screening device test was conducted and the male driver produced a fail. Further investigation found the individual to be driving with a suspended licence.

George Muller, 74 year-old male from Thornbury was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Driving while under suspension

Each were served a 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension, 7-day vehicle impoundment and an appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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32 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On January 10, 2025, just before 11:00 pm, members of the Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police responded to a cell phone crash notification. The single vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of First Street and Pine street in the Town of Collingwood. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that the vehicle had destroyed the centre traffic light. As a result of the investigation, the Novice driver was arrested for impaired driving. Blood alcohol content was approximately two and a half times the legal limit.

33-yr-old Rodrigo LAVIA MARINHO of Toronto has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)
  • Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration – 80 plus (Criminal Code)
  • Novice drive – blood alcohol concentration above zero (Highway Traffic Act)

The male driver faces a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and a 7-day vehicle impoundment. The accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on February 11th, 2025.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Ditch Drunk Driver Arrested

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of Collingwood Fire Department and Simcoe County Paramedics responded to a report of a motor vehicle that had flipped into a ditch in the Town of Collingwood.

On January 9, 2025 just after 1:30 AM Collingwood OPP were dispatched for a single motor vehicle into a ditch off Connell Street and Pretty River Parkway South. Due to the motor vehicle’s position on its roof the driver, who was the lone occupant, was extricated by Collingwood Fire Department before being transported to Collingwood General & Marine Hospital by EMS. The driver emerged from the incident with only minor injuries.

Officers were then led into an impaired driving investigation as there was suspicion the driver had consumed alcohol. At which point the driver was not co-operative with police.

Connor CADARET, 31 year-old male from Whitchurch-Stouffville was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand – Criminal Code of Canada S 320.15(1)

In addition to the charge the driver received a 90-day drivers licence suspension and a 7-day motor vehicle impoundment.

The OPP remains committed to removing alcohol & drug impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and education. If you suspect someone of driving while impaired, call the OPP 1-888-310-1122 or dial 911 to report it.

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Arrests Made In Christmas Thefts

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Between December 24th and 26th, 2024, officers of the Ontario Provincial Police investigated numerous thefts that occurred in the Town of Collingwood. Several items were taken from unlocked vehicles including gift cards, cash, bank cards and tools.  At one point during their bout of theft, suspects stole a vehicle & used stolen cards to pay for fuel. In total, 19 incidents were investigated.

As a result of evidence gathered by the Collingwood OPP and with the public’s assistance, 2 male suspects were identified. On duty officers then located the 2 males while patrolling the streets of Collingwood. One male fled on foot as officers initiated the arrest of the second male. One officer was assault during the arrest but was not injured. The second suspect was located a short time later and arrested without incident.

In total, 37 criminal charges were laid by police and outstanding warrants were executed. Among the charges laid were;

  • Theft Under $5000
  • Take Motor Vehicle without consent
  • Use of Credit Card
  • Possession of Property obtained by Crime
  • Possession of Proceeds obtained by Crime
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Flight from Police

Charged are 33-year-old Richard Asselstine of Orillia, ON and 30-year-old William Cook of Collingwood, ON.    Both males were held in custody pending a bail hearing today, December 27th, 2024.

Collingwood OPP wants to acknowledge that the assistance of the public is always appreciated. If anyone has information or video evidence of these crimes, we ask that you come forward. The Ontario Provincial Police may be contacted at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS. Police case file is C24124492.

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Passed Out In Snowbank Results In Impaired Charge

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On December 22, 2024, at 11:00 pm, members of Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a vehicle on the front yard of residence in Collingwood.  Officers attended Kirby Avenue and found the vehicle in a snowbank between the roadway and sidewalk. The vehicle was facing the opposite direction to the lane of travel. Officers then located a male asleep behind the wheel. Further investigation led police to arrest the male for impaired driving and impound the motor vehicle. Several charges were laid by OPP including the refusal to comply with a breath demand contrary to section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code.

Additionally, 21-year-old Abhishek KUMAR of Scarborough has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs (Criminal Code)

·        Unsafe move – lane/shoulder (Highway Traffic)

·        Fail to surrender licence (Highway Traffic)

·        Fail to surrender permit (Highway Traffic)

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The accused is set to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on January 28th, 2025.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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24 Year Old Facing Impaired Charge

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – On the afternoon of December 12, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call for service about a male sitting in a motor vehicle parked in a public lot.

The officers of the Collingwood OPP located the vehicle and investigated the male driver for drug impairment. Ultimately, the 24-year-old Collingwood resident was taken into custody and charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drug (Criminal Code)
  • Having Care or Control of a motor vehicle with Open Container of Liquor
  • Having Care or Control of vehicle/boat with cannabis in open baggage

A KANWARDEEP SINGH was released from custody and is set to appear in Collingwood court on January 21st, 2025. 

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Christopher Pascoe Facing Numerous Charges

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and laid nearly a dozen charges on a man who refused to stop for police.

On December 3, 2024 just after 11:30 p.m. members of Collingwood OPP were conducting general patrol in the area of First and Oak Street in the Town of Collingwood. At which time the driver of a Mercedes Sprinter van was observed committing a Highway Traffic Act violation. The driver then began displaying possible signs of impairment by being unable to maintain its lane. An officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop at this point however, the driver failed to stop.

A short time later the same vehicle was observed entering a parking lot off Jozo Weider Blvd in the Blue Mountains. As officers approached the motor vehicle the male driver locked the doors, refused to exit the vehicle and began consuming alcohol. The male was ultimately taken into custody and transported to Collingwood detachment.

Christopher Pascoe, a 50-year-old of Buckhorn was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Drive with window coated – view obstructed

·      Unsafe move – lane or shoulder

·      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

·      Driver fail to surrender licence

·      Drive without proper headlights – motor vehicle

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a future date.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP remain committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you know or suspect that a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you may save a life.

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Joshua Nunez Facing Numerous Charges

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a driver of a stolen vehicle and charged the male with numerous offences in the Town of Collingwood.

On November 29, 2024 just after 12:00 p.m. members of Collingwood OPP were conducting general patrol in the area of Cameron Street in the Town of Collingwood. At which time the driver of an Acura TXT was stopped for Highway Traffic Act violations. Shortly thereafter officers began a stolen motor vehicle investigation upon determining that the VIN (vehicle identification number) had been altered, effectively hiding the vehicle’s identity and the fact that it was stolen.

Joshua Nunez, a 26-year-old of Mississauga was charged with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (2 counts)

·      Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (methamphetamine)

·      Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Drive with window coated – view obstructed

·      Drive motor vehicle, no vehicle identification number

The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a future date.

Members of the Collingwood & Blue Mountains OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Brian Zevenbergen – Was Arrested

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located, arrested and laid 10 charges in the Town of Collingwood.

On November 5, 2024 just after 9:00 p.m. members of Collingwood OPP were conducting general patrol along Spruce Street in the Town of Collingwood. It was at this time when officers observed a male who had reasonable grounds for his arrest from an incident that occurred on November 1, 2024. The male was arrested and subsequently searched during which time officers located and seized 55.1 grams of cocaine and 17.2 grams of fentanyl.

Brian Zevenbergen, a 38 year-old of no fixed address was charged with:

  • Use of Credit Card (four counts)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (four counts)
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (cocaine)
  • Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking (fentanyl)

The accused was transported to Collingwood detachment to be held for a virtual bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.

Anyone with any information about the possession, manufacturing or trafficking of illegal drugs should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(Collingwood, ON) – Members of the Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have seized fentanyl, cocaine, two loaded semi-automatic handguns and charged four individuals in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. 

The investigation, with the assistance of the Barrie OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), was initiated when investigators were able to identify suspects engaged in the trafficking of drugs in the Collingwood and Owen Sound areas. 

With the assistance of the OPP Physical Surveillance Unit (PSU) and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), four suspects were arrested Tuesday which led to the seizure of two loaded semi-automatic handguns, 67.9 grams of fentanyl, 41.3 grams of cocaine, and small amount of cash and drug paraphernalia. 

As a result of the investigation, the following persons have been charged with the following offences: 

Mohamed AHMED, 25-years-old from Scarborough has been charged with: 

·      Possession of Cocaine for purpose of Trafficking

·      Possession of Opioid for the purpose of Trafficking

·      Two counts of Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Two counts of Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Two counts of Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·      Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order

Alexia FOURNEL, 20-years-old, from Milton has been charged with: 

·      Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·      Possession of Opioid for the Purpose of Trafficking

·      Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Two counts of Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Two counts of Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

Karime KHAIRY, 23-years-old, from Mississauga has been charged with: 

·      Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Two counts of Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Two counts of Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·      Possession of Opioid for the Purpose of Trafficking

Mohammed SALIH, 27-years-old, from Mississauga has been charged with: 

·      Two counts of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

·      Two counts of Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·      Two counts of Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm

·      Two counts of Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking

·      Possession of Opioid for the Purpose of Trafficking 

All four parties were held in custody to appear for a virtual bail hearing which took place on September 25, 2024. 

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Ryan PULOSKI – Armed Robbery

(Collingwood, ON) – Officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a suspect on Sunday night in relation to robbery at a business in downtown Collingwood. 

The incident took place on September 22nd, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m. where a suspect attended a business in Collingwood, produced a firearm and asked the employee to open the cash register. The employee complied and the suspect eventually left the business with an undisclosed amount of money. 

Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP officers as well as OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and the OPP Canine Unit attended the area and within an hour and a half officers located the suspect who was arrested and transported to detachment. 

The employee did not suffer any physical injuries and the investigation has found that the weapon produced by the suspect is believed to be a replica firearm/BB gun.  

44-year-old Ryan PULOSKI of Collingwood has been charged with Robbery Using a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, Pointing a Firearm and Use a Firearm While Committing an Offence. The accused was held for a virtual bail hearing which took place on September 23rd. 

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Drug & Weapons Bust – Names Released

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have seized cocaine, fentanyl, a loaded handgun, and arrested and charged four people in relation to the execution of a search warrant in the early morning of September 12, 2024.

An investigation into trafficking of cocaine and fentanyl in the Collingwood area was commenced during the summer of 2024 by Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP CSCU. As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for a residence on Katherine St, Collingwood. With the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Huronia West Detachment CSCU, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) and OPP Canine the warrant was executed at about 3:00am on September 12, 2024.

Police arrested five accused inside of the residence. Police also seized a loaded handgun, over 5.5 ounces of cocaine, 26 grams of fentanyl, 7 grams of psilocybin, three expandable batons, other evidence of drug trafficking including $855 Canadian currency.

As a result of the investigation, the following persons have been charged with the following offences:

Christopher SABEAN, 48 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

·      knowledge of unauthorised possession of a firearm

·      Possession of a loaded Firearm

·      Possession of Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With

·      Unauthorised possession of a Firearm

·      Possession of Prohibited ammunition or device – two counts

·      Possession of Firearm contrary to Prohibition Order

·      Failure to comply with Release Order

·      Possession of Proceeds of Crime

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

Jennifer McINTYRE, 32 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

April BYERS, 44 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

Tammy CARSON, 39 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

James THORNINGTON, 48 years of age, of Collingwood has been charged with:

·      Possession of Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

The accused Christopher SABEAN and Jenifer McINTYRE were held in custody bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie. The accused April BYERS, Tammy CARSON, and James THORNINGTON were released on an undertakings and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood, on a future date.

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Jessica TULLETT Facing Numerous Charges

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) – Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver of a stolen vehicle with multiple offences in the Town of Collingwood.

On September 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in a retail complex on Mountain Road. When police approached the vehicle in the parking lot, the driver fled at a high rate of speed. Due to public safety concerns, police did not attempt to pursue the vehicle.

Police located the vehicle a short distance away in a residential area. The driver had crashed into a curb and fled from the scene. After a short foot pursuit, the driver was located and arrested.

The investigation has revealed that the vehicle and licence plate were stolen within York Region. In addition, police seized multiple items including 0.5 grams of Cocaine, 13.9 grams of Methamphetamine, an expandible baton, and bear spray.

The OPP learned that the accused was wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants held by the Toronto Police Service and the Peel Regional Police Service for similar offences.

As a result, Jessica TULLETT, a 29-year-old from Shelburne, was charged with the following offences:

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Operation While Prohibited

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

·      Possession of an Identity Document – Four Counts

·      Possession of Breaking In Instruments

·      Possession of a Scheduled I Substance – Cocaine

·      Possession of a Scheduled I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of an Identity Document – Four Counts

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Six Counts

·      Flight from Peace Officer

The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information, security or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP at (705)445-4321 or 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.