NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP - On May 29, 2018 at 10:12 p.m., members of the Huronia West OPP Detachment were dispatched to the Elmvale Arena at 14 George Street for reports of an intentionally set fire.
Through an investigation, a suspect vehicle was identified. A few hours after the initial call, a motor vehicle matching the description was observed on County Road 92 in Springwater Township.
The driver of the motor vehicle fled from police resulting in a short pursuit. Subsequent a 20-year-old male from Tiny Twp was taken into custody and is now facing the following charges;
- CC 88 Adult possession of a weapon of Dangerous purpose
- CC 91(1) Adult Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- CC 249.(1)(1) Adult Flight while pursued by Peace Officer
- CC 434 Adult Arson - Damage to Property
- CC 430(3) Adult Mischief over $5,000
- HTA 172(1) Adult Race a Motor Vehicle - Excessive Speed
He was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
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