Ashton MUSSLEMAN Facing Numerous Charges

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Elmira resident after a vehicle fled an attempted traffic stop.

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, just before 11:00 p.m. officers on patrol on Dufferin Street in the Town of Perth observed a vehicle that was involved in incidents in other jurisdictions earlier in the evening. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled at a high rate of speed.

A short time later the same vehicle was observed entering Carleton Place where officers successfully deployed alternative stopping measures. An individual was taken into custody and transported to the Carleton Place detachment for testing purposes.

As a result of the investigation, Ashton MUSSLEMAN, 22-years-old, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Dangerous operation – two counts

·        Driving while suspended

·        Flight from peace officer – two counts

·        Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed

·        Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt

·        Driver fail to properly wear a seatbelt

·        Drive motor vehicle, no plates

·        Drive motor vehicle, no permit

·        Fail to surrender insurance card

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

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