On Saturday April 1, 2023, members of the Almaguin Highlands OPP attempted a traffic stop on Highway 11 in Perry Township. Shortly after, the suspect vehicle was involved in a single motor vehicle collision and driver fled on foot from the scene. With the assistance from the Huntsville OPP, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9, the driver was located. No life threatening injuries.
Further to the investigation, Jevon Jackson, 28 years-of-age, of Scarborough, Ontario has been charged with:
- Dangerous operation
- Flight from police officer
- Fail to stop for police
- Drive motor vehicle-perform stunt- excessive speed
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Possession of schedule II substances for the purpose of Trafficking (two counts)
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution of obstruct justice (identity Fraud)
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada (two counts)
The accused will appear in Bail Court on Sunday April 2, 2023.