(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with nine criminal offences after colliding with a police vehicle in the Municipality of North Perth.
On April 29, 2025, police responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle in the town of Listowel. Upon police arrival, the vehicle, which was identified as stolen, reversed into a police vehicle, before attempting to flee.
22-year-old Xavier RAITHBY of Listowel was charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Police
- Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Failure to Comply with Probation Order (Two Counts)
RAITHBY was further charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offences:
- Driving While Under Suspension (Two counts)
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on April 30th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.
The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.