Northern Ont. ATV driver fled police, now charged with stunt driving
Black and white photo of multiple all-terrain vehicles. (File photo/Supplied/OPP)
Ontario Provincial Police in Elliot Lake caught up with an ATV driver who fled arrest last month and charged them with stunt driving, among other offences.
The incident began Jan. 30 around 1:30 a.m. when an ATV was spotted driving on Hillside Drive, “in contravention of the municipal bylaw prohibiting ATVs on roadways between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.,” the OPP said in a news release Thursday.
“Police attempted to stop the ATV, but the driver and passenger sped off in a reckless manner, spinning the tires and fish-tailing."
Video surveillance from an area business was obtained which showed the same ATV, operator and passenger and their identity was confirmed.
“The ATV was later located on Highland Place but the occupants had departed,” the release said.
But at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday, police saw the same ATV parked at a residence on Mississauga Avenue. The suspected driver was arrested and the ATV was towed and impounded.
The 24-year-old suspect is charged with stunt driving, speeding more than 20 km/h in areas where the limit is 50 km/h, failing to drive on the shoulder, failing to stop for police, plate offences and having a passenger on a non-passenger ATV.
The accused was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Blind River on Feb. 22.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING
BREAKING Biden to speak Wednesday about his decision to drop 2024 re-election bid
U.S. President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening on his decision to drop his 2024 Democratic reelection bid.
Waterloo, Ont. woman out thousands for car totalled by stolen hit-and-run driver
A woman in Waterloo, Ont. is out thousands of dollars for a car crash she wasn’t involved in.
LIVE @ 10 MT
LIVE @ 10 MT Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
Multiple wildfires in Jasper National Park flared up with a vengeance late Monday night, forcing all park visitors along with the 4,700 residents of the Jasper townsite to flee west with little notice over mountain roads through darkness, soot, and ash.
Do you need a lawyer when making a will in Canada?
Many people believe that creating a will requires the services of a lawyer, but this isn't always the case. In his personal finance column for CTVNews.ca, Christopher Liew explains a lawyer's role when crafting your last will and testament.
BREAKING
BREAKING U.S. Secret Service director resigns after Trump assassination attempt
The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former U.S. president Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current and former presidents could fail in its core mission.
Quebec mom devastated after man who killed her daughter in hit-and-run gets out after 5 months
A Montreal-area mother is furious with Quebec's justice system because the man who killed her 25-year-old daughter in a 2022 hit-and-run was released from jail after only serving one-sixth of his sentence behind bars.
'They are not taking this decision lightly': Wildfire forces Williams Lake, B.C., seniors homes to move residents
Firefighters continue to battle raging wildfires in B.C.’s Cariboo Region, and concern is growing that recent weather could worsen the situation.
BREAKING NEWS
BREAKING NEWS Polar bear at Calgary Zoo died by drowning following 'crushing' injury
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has revealed the cause of death for polar bear Baffin.
Edmonton gas station employee found guilty of terrorism charges in the U.K.
An Edmonton man has been convicted of multiple charges under the Terrorism Act in the United Kingdom.
Shopping Trends
The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us.
Barrie
-
Midland homicide victim met suspect on dating app, family says
Julia's family is holding a visitation Monday night in Ajax. They say they plan to have a celebration of life sometime next week at Sand Banks Provincial Park.
-
Underage driver facing weapon & drug charges after Barrie traffic stop
A police officer laid criminal charges against a 15-year-old boy found driving a pickup truck in Barrie's south end allegedly with a weapon and drugs in his possession.
-
Buggy struck by car in Grey Bruce County
A horse-drawn buggy was struck by a car on Grey Road 9.
Toronto
-
18 arrested in string of Toronto-area home invasions, robberies, and carjackings: police
Police say 18 suspects arrested in connection with a string of violent home invasions, carjackings and robberies in Peel Region are connected to an 'organized criminal network' operating out of Brampton and Mississauga.
-
'Trapped' inside Toronto's Liberty Village: Congestion levels reach critical point, says deputy mayor
Toronto's Deputy Mayor is calling on the city's staff to develop a plan to tackle the "critical" congestion levels in Liberty Village, made worse by a slew of summer construction and major events at nearby venues.
-
'Violence is never the answer': Toronto police seeing uptick in assaults against parking officers
Toronto police say they are seeing an increase in the number of assaults on parking enforcement officers (PEOs) in the city, which the chief of police is describing as a 'disturbing trend.'
Ottawa
-
2 charged in Canada Day hate-motivated assault, threats made on OC Transpo
Ottawa police have charged two individuals in connection with alleged hate-motivated incidents made aboard OC Transpo vehicles on Canada Day.
-
Here's where 20 new photo radar cameras will be installed in Ottawa this summer and fall
Work is underway to install 20 new photo radar cameras across the City of Ottawa, as the city continues to expand the automated speed enforcement program.
-
Plan proposes building one of Ottawa's tallest residential buildings in Barrhaven
The City of Ottawa has received an application to build two high-rise, mixed-use towers at the corner of Marketplace Avenue and McGarry Terrace, near Strandherd Drive, and a 440 sq. m. publicly accessible courtyard.
Kitchener
-
Waterloo, Ont. woman out thousands for car totalled by stolen hit-and-run driver
A woman in Waterloo, Ont. is out thousands of dollars for a car crash she wasn’t involved in.
-
Developing
Developing One person airlifted to hospital following 'major collision' in Wilmot
One person has been airlifted to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Wilmot Township.
-
Convicted Kitchener killer's appeal dismissed by court
The Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal of Michael Ball, a convicted killer from Kitchener, who murdered his former girlfriend in 2013.
London
-
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrids no longer allowed on local ferries
The Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC) has issued a public notice, saying 2017 to 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid vehicles are no longer allowed on their ferries.
-
Collision involving horse-drawn buggy sends one to hospital
A serious collision between a motor vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy has sent one person to hospital.
-
Woman arrested following assault with a weapon report: Police
The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) has arrested a 31-year-old woman after an assault with a weapon report.
Windsor
-
Two suspects sought following robbery in Walkerville
Windsor police officers are searching for two suspects following a robbery in Walkerville.
-
'His only hope is bone marrow transplant': Chatham family appealing for bone marrow match as teen endures rare cancer
A Chatham family has issued an urgent plea for bone marrow donors as their oldest teenage son endures renewed treatment for a rare form of leukemia, after relapsing while in remission a few weeks ago.
-
911 hang up call leads to arrest of wanted man
Chatham-Kent police say that a 911 hang up call led to the arrest of a wanted man.
Montreal
-
Plane crash near Ohio airport kills 3 from Quebec, including a child
A plane trying to make an emergency landing at an airport in northeastern Ohio crashed, killing all three people aboard, authorities said.
-
Quebec mom devastated after man who killed her daughter in hit-and-run gets out after 5 months
A Montreal-area mother is furious with Quebec's justice system because the man who killed her 25-year-old daughter in a 2022 hit-and-run was released from jail after only serving one-sixth of his sentence behind bars.
-
U.S. drops planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control will not require onerous forms for dog owners crossing the border from Canada this summer.
Winnipeg
-
Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigating Manitoba plane crash
A 33-year-old man was hospitalized following a plane crash in Manitoba Sunday afternoon.
-
LIVE NOW
LIVE NOW Winnipeg police to give details on drug, firearm trafficking investigations
The Winnipeg Police Service is set to make an announcement on Tuesday regarding two investigations.
-
Big Bounce event in Winnipeg postponed one week
An event bringing large bounce castles to Winnipeg has been postponed for one week.
Atlantic
-
2 bodies found at Rothesay residence: police
Police in Rothesay, N.B., say they are investigating the deaths of a man and woman.
-
Dartmouth, N.S., street closed due to gas leak
Halifax Regional Police is asking motorists to avoid the area of Monique Avenue in Dartmouth, N.S.
-
Nova Scotia Loyal, a buy local support program, launches
The Nova Scotia Loyal program launched in Truro, N.S., Tuesday, giving Nova Scotians more points on their existing loyalty rewards programs for buying local goods.
N.L.
-
Transportation Safety Board investigating fire aboard boat abandoned by 'Lucky 7'
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has sent investigators to Newfoundland to determine what caused a fire aboard a fishing boat that forced the crew to abandon the vessel for a life-raft, leaving them at the mercy of the waves for two days.
-
'A wonderful feeling': Wildfire evacuation order ends for 7,000 from Labrador City
Labrador City residents who were ordered to evacuate last week after the reignition of a once-smouldering fire near the town were allowed to return home Monday.
-
Joy in Newfoundland after 'Lucky 7' fishers survive harrowing days lost at sea
There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: 'Miracle.'
Calgary
-
BREAKING NEWSBREAKING NEWS Polar bear at Calgary Zoo died by drowning following 'crushing' injury
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has revealed the cause of death for polar bear Baffin.
-
LIVE @ 10 MT
LIVE @ 10 MT Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
Multiple wildfires in Jasper National Park flared up with a vengeance late Monday night, forcing all park visitors along with the 4,700 residents of the Jasper townsite to flee west with little notice over mountain roads through darkness, soot, and ash.
-
WEATHER
WEATHER Heat warnings continue for most of Alberta
Thick smoke from wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia settled over Alberta Tuesday.
Edmonton
-
LIVE @ 10 MTLIVE @ 10 MT Wildfire near Jasper National Park prompts evacuation order and highway closures
Multiple wildfires in Jasper National Park flared up with a vengeance late Monday night, forcing all park visitors along with the 4,700 residents of the Jasper townsite to flee west with little notice over mountain roads through darkness, soot, and ash.
-
Edmonton gas station employee found guilty of terrorism charges in the U.K.
An Edmonton man has been convicted of multiple charges under the Terrorism Act in the United Kingdom.
-
$80K in electronics stolen from Cold Lake Staples
About $80,000 in electronics were recently stolen from a store in Cold Lake, police say.
Regina
-
'We never surrendered that': Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation issues statement on duty to consult
The Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation (SBDFB) is letting all industry entities know they have a duty to consult framework for all present and future projects.
-
Here are the routes WestJet is expanding in Sask.
WestJet has announced some big changes to its flight schedules – allowing more options for travellers in Saskatchewan.
-
Sask. judge dismisses challenge of Regina’s new ward boundaries
A Court of King's Bench judge has dismissed a challenge of Regina's new ward boundaries.
Saskatoon
-
Smoke blankets much of Saskatchewan to start the week
If you're in the northern or central Saskatchewan, then you've likely been in the thick of the smoke – largely the result of fires burning across the province's north.
-
'Incredibly hot': St. Paul's Hospital went without air conditioning for days
An air conditioning system shut down at St. Paul's Hospital caused heat exhaustion for some staff over the weekend, according to Service Employees International Union West (SEIU-West), which represents a number of healthcare workers.
-
Here are the routes WestJet is expanding in Sask.
WestJet has announced some big changes to its flight schedules – allowing more options for travellers in Saskatchewan.
Vancouver
-
'They are not taking this decision lightly': Wildfire forces Williams Lake, B.C., seniors homes to move residents
Firefighters continue to battle raging wildfires in B.C.’s Cariboo Region, and concern is growing that recent weather could worsen the situation.
-
Wildfire spreads on southern Vancouver Island amid 'challenging' terrain
An out-of-control wildfire on southern Vancouver Island has grown to five hectares overnight as firefighting crews continue to battle the blaze west of Victoria.
-
Wildfire burning south of Princeton, B.C., grows to 911 hectares
An out-of-control wildfire that has prompted an evacuation alert south of Princeton, B.C., has spread to an estimated 911 hectares.
Vancouver Island
-
Wildfire spreads on southern Vancouver Island amid 'challenging' terrain
An out-of-control wildfire on southern Vancouver Island has grown to five hectares overnight as firefighting crews continue to battle the blaze west of Victoria.
-
Member of Hells Angels support club in B.C. sentenced to 12 years for drug charges, police say
A Kelowna, B.C., man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison on drug-trafficking charges following a years-long crackdown on the Throttle Lockers Motorcycle Club, according to the province's anti-organized crime task force.
-
K'omoks First Nation signs draft treaty with B.C., federal governments
Officials with the K'omoks First Nation and the B.C. and federal governments have signed a draft treaty in a step toward the nation's self-governance.
