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Wanted man arrested after traffic stop for speeding

OPP say the driver had a warrant out for his arrest
2021-05-20 OPP cruiser

A driver Ontario Provincial Police say had a suspended licence is facing several charges after being pulled over in Blind River.

An officer patrolling at around 11 p.m. Monday spotted a speeding vehicle heading west along Causley Street (Highway 17).

Once the grey car was pulled over, the officer learned the driver had a warrant out for his arrest.

Police say he was also a prohibited driver, had numerous licence suspensions and cannabis readily available.

Yaroslav Verbitski, 36, of Mississauga has been charged with:

  • Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt - excessive speed
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code - two counts
  • Driving while under suspension (two counts)
  • Driving under licence of other jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Operate unsafe vehicle
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive vehicle with cannabis readily available - two counts

In addition, the car was impounded.

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.