An individual faces a series of charges following an investigation by the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) into a single vehicle collision involving a stolen vehicle in South Glengarry. As a result of the incident, the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate.
On Thursday, March 13, shortly after 10:30 a.m., officers from SD&G OPP were alerted to a stolen vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 401, near Cornwall.
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle near the Raisin River Bridge, just west of Lancaster. The vehicle drove over a spike belt, which was deployed by officers. The vehicle continued travelling eastbound, exited the highway at the 4th Line Road exit, where it entered the ditch and rolled over.
The driver was taken into custody and has been transported to hospital by Cornwall SDG Paramedics. The individual has since been released from hospital but remains in police custody.
As a result of the investigation, Alfa Boubacar Bah, age 18 of Longueuil, Québec, has been charged with:
- Dangerous operation of a vehicle
- Flight from a peace officer
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Trafficking in stolen goods over $5,000
The accused is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on Monday, March 17, 2025.
