The Orillia OPP arrested and charged a male driver with impaired operation and other Criminal Code (CC) offences.
At 12:00 a.m., on September 17, 2023, officers of the Orillia OPP detachment were in the area of Highway 400 and Mount Saint Louis Road regarding a separate incident when a vehicle came through the ongoing investigation at a high rate of speed. Officers made attempts to stop the vehicle however it continued. Eventually officers were able to stop the vehicle, and the occupants then fled on foot.
A short time later, with the assistance of the York Regional Police Helicopter, the occupants were located, the driver was identified and was showing signs of alcohol consumption.
As a result, Brody Bull, 28-year-old, from Severn Township has been charged with:
· Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
· Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus
· Flight from peace officer
· Dangerous operation
· Take motor vehicle without consent
· Drive on closed highway
· Driving while under suspension
The accused was released from custody with a future court date. Their driver’s license was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for a period of 7 days.