Two Mississauga residents charged after police officer dragged by vehicle
Published December 14, 2020 at 4:36 pm
OPP have laid drug-related charges and various other charges following an incident in Huntsville, Ontario that happened in August.
On August 15, 2020, members of the Huntsville OPP were conducting R.I.D.E. checks on Highway 11 at Highway 592.
“During this, an officer attempted to arrest a driver in relation to a drug investigation, when he was dragged for a distance before crashing into a concrete barrier,” police said.
“The officer sustained injuries and was transported to hospital.”
The driver of the vehicle fled and was not apprehended.
The Muskoka Crime Unit and Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into this incident, as well as the accused’s drug trafficking.
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On November 11, police say they again attempted to apprehend the driver, who failed to stop for police and was involved in a collision on Cedar Lane, in Bracebridge.
The vehicle involved was then abandoned in Gravenhurst, and the accused fled.
On Sunday, December 13, the Muskoka CSCU arrested two people as a result of the investigation.
“During this arrest, a quantity of crack cocaine, cocaine, fentanyl, and Canadian currency was located. The street value of the seizure totals approximately $16,386 in addition to the $1,765 in Canadian currency,” police said.
20 year old Shyheem Copeland from Mississauga is facing numerous charges related to the three incidents:
- Aug. 15, 2020:
- Obstruct Peace Officer S. 129(a) Criminal Code
- Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm S. 320.13(2) Criminal Code
- Fail to Stop at Accident resulting in Bodily Harm S. 320.16(2) Criminal Code
- Flight from Police Officer S. 320.17 Criminal Code
- Fail to Comply with Probation S. 733.1(1) Criminal Code
- Driver Fail to Surrender Licence S. 33(1) Highway Traffic Act
- Fail to Surrender Insurance Card S. 3(1) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
- Nov. 11, 2020:
- Dangerous Operation S. 320.13(1) Criminal Code
- Flight from Peace Officer S. 320.17 Criminal Code
- Failure to Stop after Accident S. 320.16(1) Criminal Code
- Fail to Comply with Probation S. 733.1(1) Criminal Code
- Dec. 13, 2020
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Crack Cocaine S. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl S. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 S. 355(b) Criminal Code
- Fail to Comply with Probation S. 733.1(1) Criminal Code
26 year old Khalid Olamide Animashaun from Mississauga is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Crack Cocaine S. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl S. 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 S. 355(b) Criminal Code
Both were held in custody for a bail hearing on December 14 via video at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge, Ontario.
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