(BROCKVILLE, ON) – An individual faces multiple charges after the driver fled the scene after they were involved in a collision on Highway 401 near Long Beach.
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, shortly after 2:30 a.m., members of the Leeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to reports of a single car crash against a guardrail on Highway 401. Upon arrival, officers found an unattended car obstructing traffic.
The driver had been observed leaving the scene on foot. A short time later, officers located and arrested a suspect who was found to be in possession of approximately 90 grams of suspected fentanyl as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.
56-year-old Stacey BLACKMORE of Kingston was charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
- Obstruct a peace officer
- Careless driving
- Dangerous operation
- Fail to report accident
- Fail to remain at the scene of an accident
- Mischief – render property dangerous, useless, inoperative or ineffective
- Failure to comply with undertaking – four counts
The accused was remanded into custody after appearing at a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville.
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