Multiple Charges Laid Against Toronto Man Following Street Racing Investigation
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Safer Roads Team (SRT) have arrested and charged a Toronto man following an investigation into organized street racing in Peel Region.
As part of Project ERASE (Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere), officers identified a suspect operating a blue BMW 340i at several illegal street races earlier this year.
On Thursday, Oct. 1, investigators executed a Criminal Code search warrant at a residence in Toronto. As a result, officers arrested Ethan Tolander, 25, of Toronto, and charged him with the following offences:
· Dangerous Operation x7
· Race a Motor Vehicle x7
· Disguise with Intent
· Flight From Peace Officer
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime x5
· Fail to Comply with release order x3
Officers seized a blue BMW 340i along with other items as evidence related to the investigation.
Tolander was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Project ERASE is a province-wide initiative targeting street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies. Delivered in partnership with GTA police services, the campaign includes an annual joint-forces enforcement effort between May and June, while Peel Regional Police conducts enforcement year-round.
The investigation remains ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact SRT investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 3730.
To help keep roads safe, members of the public are urged to report dangerous driving behaviours by filing an online report via Road Watch. Photo and video evidence of dangerous driving incidents can also be submitted through the following evidence submission portal.
If dangerous driving poses an immediate threat to public safety, members of the public should call 911.
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