(MARATHON, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges following a stolen motor vehicle incident in Marathon.
On April 23, 2024, shortly before 8:00 a.m., members of the Marathon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Peninsula Road. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver failed to stop for police. Through further investigation, officers determined that the motor vehicle was stolen.
A short time later, officers successfully stopped the motor vehicle and placed the driver and passenger under arrest.
As a result, Jason RIDE, 50-years-old, of Lombardy, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
· Flight From Peace Officer
· Fail to Comply with Probation Order – nine counts
The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon at a later date.
Additionally, Torri RIDE, 50-years-old, of Jasper Wolford Township, has been arrested and charged under the CC with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon at a later date.
