(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Stolen vehicle located in Southwest Middlesex strikes cruiser as it flees the scene.
On April 1, 2024, at 8:01 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol observed a stolen vehicle parked at a business on Longwoods Road in Wardsville, Southwest Middlesex.
The officer blocked the vehicle with the cruiser, however, was struck as the suspect vehicle fled the scene at a high rate of speed.
Due to public safety concerns, the officer did not engage in a pursuing the vehicle.
The officer was not injured and the cruiser sustained minimal damage.
A suspicious person was observed by police a short time later in the area, at which time, investigation revealed they had previously been a passenger in the vehicle.
As a result, Jamie LABRECHE, a 38-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
· Disobeying Order of Court
The accused was held for bail.
The vehicle, previously reported stolen out of Windsor, was located abandoned in the City of London.
The investigation is continuing.
If you have any information that can assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
