A man from the GTA is facing several charges after a stolen vehicle ended up in the ditch north of Orillia earlier today.
Ontario Provincial Police say officers were patrolling in the area of Highway 11 and Centre Avenue in Severn Township just before 1 a.m. Sunday when they spotted the vehicle stuck in a ditch on a ramp merging onto/off the highway.
When they stopped to assist, they discovered the vehicle was stolen and the driver was wanted for several criminal offences in Toronto.
OPP say the driver tried to run off to avoid being arrested, but didn’t get far.
John Rashawn, 22, of Etobicoke, has been charged with:
- Adult Obstruct Peace Officer
- Adult Possession Break In Instruments
- Adult Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Adult Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court - two counts
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
