(ORILLIA, ON) – The Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male party after a vehicle pursuit in Ramara Township.
On March 16, 2016 at approximately 1:48 a.m., the Orillia OPP was contacted in relation to a suspicious vehicle at a residence on Ramara Road 47. When officers arrived at scene they observed the vehicle travelling northbound on Ramara Road 47. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the suspect vehicle sped off. After a short pursuit the vehicle was located on Ridge Road and the driver was taken into custody.
Wojclech BILLIP, 50 years old of Poland, has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police, Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was held in custody pending a Bail Hearing today in Barrie Criminal Court.
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).