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Essa Township man among accused in Midland police pursuit

Four people charged after incident Friday that led to large police presence and a hold-and-secure at local school
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Police have released more information about a pursuit of a vehicle that occurred Friday, including the names of the accused and the charges they face.

Police say a driver fled Southern Georgian Bay OPP in a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Three people were arrested later the same day.

In a news release issued Monday, police noted four people have been charged.

Rachel McCartney, 35, no fixed address, Midland, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, dangerous operation, obstructing a peace officer, failure to comply with a release order (other than to attend court), operation while impaired (alcohol and drugs), flight from a peace officer, possession of a Schedule 1 substance (methamphetamine), and driving while under suspension.

Jesse John Raymond Adair, 32, of Essa Township, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, failure to comply with a probation order (two counts), and flight from a peace officer.

Justin Richard Lewis Jackson, 35, of Midland, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 (two counts), theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle, operation while prohibited, failure to comply with a probation order, break and enter a place (commit indictable offence), theft under $5,000, and flight from a peace officer

Blair Edward Ross Clare, 31, of no fixed address, Midland, was arrested during the investigation on outstanding warrants.

All of the accused were held for bail hearings.

None of the allegations have been tested in court.