(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TWP, ON) – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges after the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, just before 3:30 p.m., the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system alerted a Lanark County OPP officer to a stolen vehicle being driven on Highway 7 west of Perth. The vehicle had been reported stolen in the Toronto area. It was eastbound and the driver was able to avoid numerous attempts to stop the vehicle. It continued eastbound at a high rate of speed.

The investigation continued with a large police presence and with tips from citizens. The vehicle and driver were located on Ebbs Bay Road in Drummond-North Emsley Township. A female was located attempting to flee the area on foot.

Sara-Ann MALLETTE-WHEBLEY, 29-years-old, of Terrebonne, Quebec, was arrested and is charged with:

· Possession of property over $ 5000

· Dangerous operation

· Flight from police

· Operation while prohibited

· Common nuisance

· Possession of break in tools

The accused was held for a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on March 26, 2025.

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