(GRAVENHURST, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the Bracebridge detachment has charged a Parry Sound man with several criminal and highway traffic act charges after a suspect apprehension pursuit on September 20th, 2014.
On September 20th, 2014 at approximately 1:22 am a Bracebridge OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Muskoka Road 169 in Gravenhurst. While investigating the drivers identity the driver sped away from the officer and a suspect apprehension pursuit was initiated. The pursuit continued for several kilometres and was eventually discontinued. A short time later the vehicle was located near Bala, having crashed into a hydro pole and the driver had fled. The K-9 Unit and members of the Emergency Response Team conducted a thorough search of the area and the driver was not located.
A thorough investigation was conducted and as a result of further evidence, the driver was identified as Shane MOYER (42) of Parry Sound and charged with several criminal and highway traffic act charges including:
Fail to stop for police HTA 216
Theft of a motor vehicle CC 333.1
Obstruct peace officer CC 129(a)
Possession of property obtained by crime CC 354(1)(a)
angerous operation of motor vehicle CC 249(1)(a)
along with several related charges.
MOYER is currently in custody and will reappear in Bracebridge court on Tuesday, September 30th, 2014.