(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On May 1, 2024, at approximately 11:08 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a vehicle along Clinton Street in Teeswater after having received a driving complaint. The vehicle failed to stop for police; a pursuit was not initiated due to public safety.
Investigation revealed that this vehicle also failed to stop earlier in the evening for a member of the West Region Highway Safety Division (HSD) in Carrick Township. The identity of the driver was confirmed by officers.
On May 2, 2024, at approximately 7:55 a.m., the accused was located and arrested after a short foot pursuit in Teeswater.
Jacob STEWART, 32-years-old, of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:
- Operation while prohibited (two counts)
- Flight from peace officer (two counts)
- Fail to comply with probation (two counts)
- Fail to comply with undertaking
- Poss. of a schedule I substance
- Driving while under suspension
- Operate a motor vehicle – no insurance
- Operate unsafe vehicle
- Fail to stop for police
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.