OPP got more than they bargained for at a R.I.D.E, stop recently.
On June 5, West Parry Sound OPP established a R.I.D.E. stop on Highway 69.
At around 9:35 p.m., officers watched a southbound car approaching the check point.
It slowed down briefly and then quickly accelerated past them, squealing tires and kicking up gravel from the southbound shoulder.
Officers tried to stop the vehicle but failed to do so.
They chased the vehicle, losing sight of it on Nobel Road in McDougall Township.
Officers searched the side roads and located the abandoned vehicle. OPP K-9 and Emergency Response Teams members were called in to track the suspects.
The suspects were located and apprehended.
Nicholas White, 22 years of age from Morinville, Manitoba was arrested and charged with:
- Dangerous operation of motor vehicle
- Flight while pursued by Peace Officer
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Fail to comply with Probation order
- Trespass at night (4 Counts).
- Fail to comply with recognizance (5 counts).
- Theft over $ 5,000
- Break and enter with intent.
- Mischief under $5,000
- Personation with intent to avoid arrest
- Drive while under suspension
The passenger Amy Schmidt, 22 years of age from Sylvan Lake, Alberta was arrested and charged with:
- Dangerous operation of motor vehicle
- Flight while pursued by Peace Officer
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Fail to comply with Probation order (2 counts).
- Trespass at night (4 Counts).
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Theft over $5,000
- Break and enter with intent
- Mischief under $5,000
