Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a suspect following a series of vehicle thefts and collisions that resulted in a crash involving a police vehicle and a residence in Wasaga Beach.
On September 28, 2025, shortly after 1:30 p.m., Southern Georgian Bay OPP received a report of a stolen white Honda CR-V from the Town of Penetanguishene. At approximately 2:45 p.m., the same individual stole a second vehicle, a Ford F-250, from the Town of Innisfil.
Shortly after, the suspect travelled to the Town of Wasaga Beach, where he was involved in two fail-to-remain collisions. Members of the Huronia West Detachment located the suspect vehicle on Bells Park Avenue, where it subsequently collided with a police cruiser and a nearby residence.
Following the arrest, officers also entered into an impaired operation investigation. As a result of the collision, an OPP officer was transported to a local hospital, treated for injuries, and later released.
As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey PARENT, 52 years old, of Tiny Township, has been charged with the following offences:
- Theft of motor vehicle – two counts
- Operation while prohibited
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Assault peace officer – cause bodily harm
- Possession of property obtained by crime
- Flight from peace officer – two counts
- Dangerous operation causing bodily harm
- Resist peace officer
- Operation while impaired causing bodily harm
- Refusal to comply with demand – bodily harm
- Mischief – destroys or damages property – two counts
- Fail to remain
The accused was held in custody pending a Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie on September 29, 2025.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring public safety and holding impaired and prohibited drivers accountable. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS to remain anonymous.
