Yaroslav VERBITSKI Facing Numerous Charges #RepeatOffender

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – Prohibited driver stopped for speeding through Blind River charged with multiple offences.

On April 21, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties on Causley Street (Highway 17) in Blind River. A westbound grey car was stopped for speeding and the driver was spoken to. Police also learned the driver had a warrant out for his arrest, was a prohibited driver, had numerous license suspensions, and cannabis readily available. They were subsequently arrested, and the vehicle was towed and impounded.    

Yaroslav VERBITSKI, 36-years-old, of Mississauga was charged with:

• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts
• Driving while under suspension (two counts)
• Driving under licence of other jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Operate unsafe vehicle
• Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle
• Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available – two counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 5, 2025.

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