A member of Southern Georgian Bay OPP was monitoring west bound traffic on Heritage Drive, Midland at 5:07 p.m. March 4, 2022 when the officer noted a west bound vehicle exceeding the 60 KPH limit and proceeded to try and stop it. The vehicle failed to stop by continuing westbound on Heritage Drive and crossed the centre line entering the eastbound ditch, east of Beamish Drive. The lone occupant of the vehicle fled the scene and was located nearby shortly afterwards and arrested. During the investigation officers located a quantity of Methamphetamine and edged weapons.
Charged is Stuart Harlow, 33 years of no fixed address, with the following offences:
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Possession of Property obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs
- Possession of Break in Instruments
- Fail to Comply with Release Order – Other Than Attending Court ( four counts)
- Operation While Prohibited (two counts)
- Use of Credit Card
- Theft of Credit Card
- Theft of Motor Vehicle
- Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle (two counts)
And Further
- Speeding
- Class G1 Licence Holder- Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused’s drivers licence has been suspended for 90 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines. The accused is being held to appear before Bail Court and will appear at a future date before the Ontario Court of Justice .
Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please “Make the Call” and dial 911 and help prevent a crash. If you are heading out on the town or on the trails, please make a plan to get home safely.