Drugs, weapons and a stolen vehicle have been recovered, after a vehicle failed to stop for police in Midland.
The OPP says a speeding vehicle was noticed on Heritage Drive by an officer on patrol on Friday, when it refused to stop and the driver lost control, ending up in the ditch, east of Beamish drive.
Police say the lone occupant of the vehicle fled the scene, but was located and arrested a short time later.
During the investigation, officers say they determined the vehicle had been stolen and also located a quantity of methamphetamine and edged weapons.
Police say Stuart Harlow (33 years old) of no fixed address is charged 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)
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
And Further
- Speeding
- Class G1 Licence Holder- Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver
Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
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 .