Perth Pursuit Ends in Bush Arrest – Murray Faces 11 Charges

(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Drummond-North Elmsley Township resident after a vehicle fled an attempted traffic stop.

On Friday, September 26, 2025, just after 9:15 p.m. officers on patrol on Gore Street in the Town of Perth observed a vehicle with numerous equipment violations. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but it fled at a high rate of speed.

A short time later the same vehicle was observed turning onto Wildlife Road in Drummond-North Elmsley Township where it was abandoned in a driveway and the driver fled into the bush. Lanark County OPP with the assistance of OPP Canine unit and OPP Emergency Response Team members located an individual he was taken into custody.

Trever MURRAY, 23-years-old, has been charged with:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Dangerous operation

·      Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·      Fail to comply with probation order – three counts

·      Operation while prohibited – two counts

·      Flight from peace officer

·      Unauthorized possession of a weapon

·      Drive with improper headlight

·      Drive while under suspension

·      Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·      Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and was remanded to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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