OAKVILLE, ON – Two suspects from Toronto were arrested following a high-speed chase involving stolen vehicles early on January 5th.
Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to a tip from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) about a stolen black Dodge Charger operating with two Jeep Grand Cherokees. Police located the Charger and one of the Grand Cherokees traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Dundas Street near Ninth Line in Oakville.
After a brief pursuit, HRPS officers successfully deployed a tire deflation device, taking out the front tires of the Jeep. Despite continued evasion, the vehicle was eventually pinned by HRPS officers near Jaguar Valley Drive in Mississauga. The two occupants of the Jeep fled on foot but were apprehended after a brief foot chase.
Investigations revealed the Jeep had been stolen from the Peel region.
Mark Llewelyn, 22, of Toronto, has been charged with:
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
Possession of Automobile Master Key
Fail to Comply with a Release Order
Llewelyn had been released on bail for similar offenses just days earlier in York Region. He remains in custody awaiting a court hearing.
Kenzani Edwards, 21, also of Toronto, has been charged with:
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
Flight from a Police Officer
HRPS Chief Stephen Tanner emphasized the danger posed by such crimes, noting that they continue to occur despite the risks to officers and citizens. He called for stronger deterrents to combat organized crime and curb the export of stolen vehicles.
