NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male after an incident where he fled from police.
On May 23, 2020 shortly before 3 p.m., police received a call with concerns for the well-being of a male who was believed to be in the Orillia area. Police located the male in his vehicle and when approached by police he fled. Officers did not pursue the vehicle; however, the OPP Aviation Unit Helicopter (CFOPP) was dispatched to assist locating the vehicle.
With the assistance of CFOPP the vehicle was located and stopped on Highway 400 by utilizing a spike belt and a rolling block to terminate the incident in a safe manner. There were no reported injuries to the driver or officers.
The driver, Shane Corkum, age 44 of Severn Township, was arrested and charged with:
• Operation While Impaired - Alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
• Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code;
• Dangerous Operation contrary to Section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code; and
• Flight from Peace Officer contrary to Section 320.17 of the Criminal Code.
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Aug. 4, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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