ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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PORT McNICOLL, ON - On May 7, 2018 members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were investigating a traffic collision when an officer saw a male with an outstanding bench warrant walk past. When told he was under arrest for the warrant he fled from police on foot. A short time later he was arrested by on duty OPP officers.
Justin Jackson, age 29, of Port McNicoll was charged with the following additional offences:
- Resist arrest contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code
- Theft under $5000 contrary to section 334(b) of the Criminal Code
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code
- Fail to comply with probation order contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code
Jackson was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on May 8, 2018.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
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