Driver of stolen vehicle arrested in Collingwood, faces slew of charges

Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP arrested and charged a driver of a stolen vehicle with multiple offences.

OPP say on Monday around 2:30 p.m., they responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle in a retail complex on Mountain Road.

"When police approached the vehicle in the parking lot, the driver fled at a high rate of speed," officers wrote in a release on Tuesday.

"Due to public safety concerns, police did not attempt to pursue the vehicle."

Police located the vehicle close by in a residential area.

"The driver had crashed into a curb and fled from the scene," officers said. "After a short foot pursuit, the driver was located and arrested."

According to OPP, the vehicle and licence plate were stolen from York Region.

Police say they also seized multiple items including 0.5 grams of Cocaine, 13.9 grams of Methamphetamine, an expandible baton, and bear spray.

"The accused was wanted on three outstanding arrest warrants held by the Toronto Police Service and the Peel Regional Police Service for similar offences," OPP added.

A 29-year-old Shelburne woman was charged with:

• Dangerous Operation
• Operation While Prohibited
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Possession of an Identity Document - Four Counts
• Possession of Breaking In Instruments
• Possession of a Scheduled I Substance - Cocaine
• Possession of a Scheduled I Substance - Methamphetamine
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
• Possession of an Identity Document - Four Counts
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order - Six Counts
• Flight from Peace Officer

She was held for bail to appear in Barrie court.