(CHESLEY, ON) – On January 12, 2022 at 4:24 a.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol in the town of Chesley signalled a pick-up truck to stop using the police cruiser emergency lighting. The vehicle continued driving through town before coming to a stop along 5th Avenue south west.
The officer determined that the pick-up truck had been reported stolen.
The occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody without incident.
Dearl VESSIE, 31-years-old, of West Grey Township was charged with:
- Driving while prohibited
- Flight from police
- 2 counts of possessing stolen property
- Obstruct peace officer
- 2 counts of fail to comply with release order
The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for January 12, 2022.
Jessica JONKER, 34-years-old, of Chatsworth Township was charged with:
· 2 counts of possessing proceeds of crime
· Obstruct peace officer
The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for January 12, 2022.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
