NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On March 24, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., an officer of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the area of Highway 12 at Rosemount Road in the Township of Tay when he observed a vehicle travelling westbound toward the Town of Midland in an erratic manner at a high rate of speed. The officer attempted the stop the vehicle which continued driving dangerously and a pursuit was initiated.
After unsuccessfully deploying a spike belt, the decision was made to terminate the pursuit for safety reason. Officers continued to search for the suspect vehicle and with the help of the public, it was located at a residence in Midland.
Further investigation has resulted in several arrests. The Southern Georgian Bay Crime Unit and the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) continue to investigate. Further details will be released as they become available. Anyone who may have information about this incident or involved person(s) including dash cam footage is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or [email protected].
To provide information anonymously please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit your information online. 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. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.
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