A vehicle that failed to stop for police in Orillia has resulted in three arrests.
Police say shortly before 2am Monday, officers were on patrol on Frederick Street where they saw a vehicle being driven erratically.
The car was recognized by the officer to have been involved in previous incidents and after following the vehicle for a short while, the officer attempted to stop it.
After a short pursuit, the vehicle was observed driving on Highway 11, north of Orillia, and eventually exited the highway before driving down a dead end road, where it left the roadway and became stuck in the snow.
Officers arrested the three occupants and a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of a quantity of cocaine and cash.
As a result, the two passengers, Bradley CRAIG, age 30, of Orillia and Tamika DICKSON, age 26, of Brampton have been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
Both accused parties were released on Form 10 Undertakings and are set to appear on May 04, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The driver, Jordan DENNIS, age 33, of Scarborough, has also been charged with the above offences, as well as:
- Flight from peace officer
- Dangerous operation
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is set to appear on March 01, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.