(COLLINGWOOD, ON) Members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver of a stolen vehicle with multiple offences in the Town of Collingwood.
On September 9, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in a retail complex on Mountain Road. When police approached the vehicle in the parking lot, the driver fled at a high rate of speed. Due to public safety concerns, police did not attempt to pursue the vehicle.
Police located the vehicle a short distance away in a residential area. The driver had crashed into a curb and fled from the scene. After a short foot pursuit, the driver was located and arrested.
The investigation has revealed that the vehicle and licence plate were stolen within York Region. In addition, police seized multiple items including 0.5 grams of Cocaine, 13.9 grams of Methamphetamine, an expandible baton, and bear spray.
The OPP learned that the accused was wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants held by the Toronto Police Service and the Peel Regional Police Service for similar offences.
As a result, Jessica TULLETT, a 29-year-old from Shelburne, was charged with the following offences:
· Dangerous Operation
· Operation While Prohibited
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
· Possession of an Identity Document Four Counts
· Possession of Breaking In Instruments
· Possession of a Scheduled I Substance Cocaine
· Possession of a Scheduled I Substance Methamphetamine
· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
· Possession of an Identity Document Four Counts
· Fail to Comply with Probation Order Six Counts
· Flight from Peace Officer
The accused was held for bail to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone with information, security or dash camera footage of the incident is asked to contact the Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP at (705)445-4321 or 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.