Friday crime spree started in downtown Ottawa, ended near Cardinal

[OPP officers can be seen on Jordan Road, after apprehending the driver of a stolen vehicle. Photo: Elaine Stewart]

On Friday, November 23rd, 2018, at approximately 12pm, the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was advised of a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 15, in Wolford Township.

The vehicle in this collision had been reported stolen, from the city of Ottawa, earlier that same day. Prior to police arrival, a citizen stopped to assist the driver involved in the collision. The suspect driver threatened the citizen with an edged weapon and demanded that the citizen transport him in his truck. The citizen complied, and drove the suspect towards the town of Kemptville.

Shortly after, the suspect released the uninjured citizen, on the side of the road, and drove away with the citizen's vehicle. Police attempted to stop the driver of this second stolen vehicle, but had to discontinue the pursuit due to the dangerous driving displayed by the suspect vehicle. 

At approximately 12:50pm, the suspect attended a gas station, in the village of Spencerville. At this location he threatened staff with an edged weapon and stole alcohol and cigarettes.

The situation came to an end at Rooney Road and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township, where the stolen vehicle came to rest, as a result of a single motor vehicle collision. It is at this location where the suspect was arrested by the OPP.

[Stolen vehicle on flatbed. Photo: Elaine Stewart]

Grenville County and the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SG&G) OPP, the Grenville County Crime Unit, the OPP Forensic Identification Unit and the Ottawa Police worked together in this investigation. Witnesses are encouraged to contact Detective Belanger at 613-925-4221 or at 1-888-310-1122.

Ronald EBY, age 32, of no fixed addres, is charged with:

• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle

• Flight while pursued by police

• Impaired drivingUttering threats to cause death or bodily harm

• Forcible confinement

• Theft of a motor vehicle over $5000.

• Armed robbery x 2

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000. X 3

• Mischief under $5000.

• Fail to comply with a Probation Order

• Breach of Recognizance

The accused was held for Bail and will appear before the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court.