(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On May 17, 2016 at approximately 10:35 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle that was travelling at a high rate of speed southbound on Hwy. 10 near Grey Rd. 32 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. The cruiser’s radar registered a speed of 131 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone.
Further investigation revealed that the suspect vehicle, a 2011 Hyundai Sonata, was connected to a theft investigation by the Ottawa Police Service on May 15, 2016.
Police recovered a large quantity of stolen razors and skin cream from the vehicle.
The driver, 28-year old Giorgi JANJGAVA, of North York, Ontario was charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000 as well as racing a motor vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).
The passenger, 31-year old Giorgi KUPRASHVILI, of Vaughan, Ontario was charged with possession of stolen property under $5,000.
Both men were arrested and held for a bail hearing scheduled on May 19, 2016. Their next court appearance is scheduled for June 23, 2016 in Owen Sound.
Anyone with information which may assist is asked to contact Grey County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.