(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – One individual has been charged with multiple offences after a stolen vehicle was stopped.

On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, just before 9:00 a.m., an officer with the Lennox and Addington County OPP was on general patrol on Highway 401 in Greater Napanee when they observed a vehicle bearing a licence plate that did not appear to be authentic. The vehicle proceeded to accelerate at a high rate of speed and exit the highway before losing control on County Road 41 near Goodyear Road in Greater Napanee.



The accused was subsequently placed under arrest. Investigation revealed the vehicle to have been stolen.

As a result, Alexander CROWN, age 27, of Toronto was charged with:

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
Dangerous operation
Possession of break in instruments
Possession of a credit card
Failure to comply with release order – four counts
Breach of recognizance – two counts
Driving while under suspension
Drive motor vehicle – no licence
Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available
Use plate not authorized for vehicle
Drive motor vehicle, fail to display two plates
Permit use of plate not in accordance with act
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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