GRAVENHURST MAN, 23, DOING 150 KM/H ON HWY. 11 CHARGED WITH STUNT DRIVING, IMPAIRED OPERATION TUESDAY NIGHT
GRAVENHURST — A young driver who had OPP from three detachments in his pursuit was finally stopped on Southwood Road arrested and the 23-year-old faces multiple charges including stunt driving and impaired operation.
Police say several traffic complaints were reported after an individual posted several videos of dangerous driving behaviour on their social media account, resulting in numerous traffic and criminal charges by members of the OPP officers from Orillia.
On July 15, 2025, around 9:30 p.m., officers from Dufferin, Bracebridge, and Orillia OPP were dispatched to a traffic complaint after a member of the public reported observing several videos posted to social media showing dangerous driving behaviour, including improper tires, excessive speeds, and concerns for impairment.
Officers from all detachments began patrolling the highways for the suspect vehicle.
The vehicle was ultimately located on Highway 11 northbound as it travelled through Severn Township, where officers observed the vehicle travelling at speeds of 150 km per hour in a posted 90 km per hour zone.
The vehicle was ultimately stopped off the highway on Southwood Road in the Gravenhurst area by officers.
The driver was arrested and transported back to the Orillia detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Myles Crowley, of Gravenhurst, was charged with:
– Operation while impaired (CC),
– Operation while impaired – 80 plus (CC),
– Dangerous operation (CC),
– Perform stunt – excessive speed (HTA),
– Improper muffler (HTA),
– Improper tires (HTA),
– Unnecessary noise (HTA),
– Window obstructed (HTA),
– Drive – hand held communication device (HTA), and
– Drive motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)
Crowley is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia at a later date.
His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle impounded for 14 days.
