On October 2, 2024 at approximately 7:06 a.m. Southern Georgian Bay OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver behind the steering wheel of a white and black Mini Cooper in the Huronia Mall, Midland parking lot.
The vehicle was stopped by dispatched officer at 7:07 a.m. and located the driver slumped over the steering wheel. The officer was able to awaken the driver who was known to officer and attempted to flee the scene once out of the car. An impaired driving investigation was commenced at the scene resulting in the seizure of an edged weapon and a quantity of drugs believed to be fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
The investigating officer was assisted by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer with the Impaired Operation investigation. The Mini Cooper vehicle used in the incident had been reported stolen at 12:41 p.m. October 2, 2024 from a Hugel Avenue, Midland residence and as a result of this investigation the following charges have been issued to Tyler Sylvester 31 years of Penetanguishene.
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Operation while impaired – blood drug concentration
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
And Further
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs
The accused was also identified as the outstanding second person in the ongoing break/enter & theft investigation at a Midland restaurant that occurred on September 29, 2024 and has been further charged with the following offences in relation to that investigation..
- Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
- Theft Under $5000
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 2, 2024.
Anyone having knowledge of drug or property related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, opp.southern.georgian.bay@opp.ca or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at https://www.crimestopperssdm.com/ Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.