Our thoughts are with our OPP officer dragged by a vehicle, and the members involved to apprehend the suspect, in Simcoe, Norfolk County on Oct 5/2021. Three police vehicles were damaged. Thankfully our member was treated and released from hospital.

See below for official news release from the Norfolk County OPP Detachment. 

FROM/DE: Norfolk County Detachment DATE: October 6, 2021

OFFICER DRAGGED BY VEHICLE TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL

28 Year Old Driver Facing Several Charges

NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at approximately 7:03 p.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment attempted to take an individual into custody at a Queensway East address in Simcoe.

During the interaction the officer was dragged by a Sports Utility Vehicle which then fled from the area. The vehicle was located on Cockshutt Road at which time it became involved in a collision with three police vehicles and construction equipment near Concession 14 of Townsend. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to a local area hospital for precautionary measures. The officer was also taken hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

As a result, police have charged 28-year-old, Stevy September Lynn STAATS of Wilsonville, Ontario with the following offences:

 Dangerous operation,

• Flight from peace officer,

• Mischief over $5,000 (three counts),

• Mischief under $5,000, 

• Assault a peace officer with a weapon (three counts),

• Escape lawful custody,

• Failure to stop after accident,

• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Cocaine,

• Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (two counts),

• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose,

• Resist peace officer,

• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon,

• Operation while impaired by alcohol or drugs, and

• Failure to comply with undertaking.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Simcoe at a later date.

The severity of the charges stemming from the incident highlights how quickly a single event can escalate into a dangerous situation for both law enforcement and the public. With multiple counts ranging from impaired operation to possession of prohibited weapons, the case demonstrates the legal complexity that follows when criminal activity intersects with violence, evasion, and public safety risks.

The involvement of multiple police vehicles and damage to property only compounds the seriousness of the matter, showing how far-reaching the consequences of such actions can be.

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Contact: Acting Sergeant Ed Sanchuk

Phone:  519-426-3434

Email:   Edward.Sanchuk@opp.ca 

TWITTER: @OPP_WR