OPP officer injured after suspect crashes stolen vehicle into home and police cruiser

An OPP Cruiser is shown in this undated file image (CTV NEWS/BARRIE)

A 52-year-old man from Tiny Township, Ont., is facing a slew of charges after multiple alleged vehicle thefts and crashes ended with his arrest on Sunday in Wasaga Beach.

According to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Southern Georgian Bay detachment received a report at around 1:30 p.m. of a stolen white Honda CR-V in Penetanguishene. Then, at around 2:45 p.m., the same suspect allegedly stole a Ford F-250 in Innisfil.

Police say the suspect then drove to Wasaga Beach and fled the scene of two crashes. He was then found by Huronia West OPP officers on Bells Park Avenue, where police say he crashed into a police cruiser and a nearby home.

An OPP officer was reportedly injured in the crash and taken to hospital for treatment. The OPP confirms he was released shortly after.

The crash is also being investigated by the OPP for impaired operation.

The suspect was arrested and charged with more than a dozen counts, with his charges including:

• Two counts of vehicle theft
• Operation while prohibited
• Failing to comply with a probation order
• Assaulting a peace officer and causing bodily harm
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Two counts of fleeing from a peace officer
• Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
• Resisting a peace officer
• Operation while impaired causing bodily harm
• Refusing to comply with a demand, causing bodily harm
• Two counts of mischief – destroying or damaging property
• Failing to remain

The accused was held pending a Monday bail hearing in Barrie.