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David Ward-Stott Facing Numerous Charges

Source: OPP
Date: Wed Oct 2 04:07:05 MST 2024

(ELDERSLIE, ON) � The Grey Bruce Line was closed for a collision but has since re-opened.

On September 29, 2024, at 4:39 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to threats call that occurred on September 14, 2024, in Park Head, South Bruce Peninsula. The accused threatened the victim at which time a be on the lookout (BOLO) was issued to surrounding police agencies.

On September 29, 2024, at 7:31 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on the Grey Bruce Line. The officer observed a vehicle travelling 129 km/hr in an 80 zone. The officer conducted a U-turn and observed a short distance down the road, the vehicle, a motorcycle laying on its side on the shoulder of the highway. The driver was transported to hospital as a precaution.

As a result, David Ward-Stott, 31-years of age of Owen Sound was charged with the following:

Uttering threats
Speeding 1-49km/hr over posted limit
Drive motor vehicle, no plates
Careless driving
Driving while under suspension X2
Operation while prohibited
Drive motor vehicle � no licence
Operate motor vehicle no licence
Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
Possession of property obtained by crime � under $5000
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

The Grey Bruce Line was closed between Grey Road 25 and Concession 4 of Elderslie.

Anyone with any information related to this occurrence is asked to call investigators at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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