An Ontario motorcyclist is facing charges for allegedly filming multiple videos of himself speeding and driving dangerously on highways.
On Thursday, Peel and York Regional Police revealed the charges following a joint investigation named “Project Splitting Eagle.” Peel police say they became aware of the videos on social media last month. The driver posted numerous videos of himself driving between June and September of this year.
“The videos show him racing a grey motorcycle, weaving between lanes of traffic at high speeds and reaching speeds of up to 258 km/hr,” police said in a press release.
In the clips, the driver can be seen driving recklessly passing cars on the highway, running red lights and racing at dangerously high speeds.
Police charged Bolton resident Gregory Harrington with five counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle, five counts of stunt driving, four counts of speeding and one count of racing. On top of this, York police also charged him with 36 additional offences.
Harrington’s licence was suspended for 30 days and his Yamaha R6 motorcycle was impounded for 14 days. He was held for a bail hearing and appeared at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Online, some users are applauding Peel and York police for catching the suspect.
“I absolutely love this! Great job, YRP and PRP!!!” one X user said.
“Excellent work!!! @YRP 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻” another user said.
Anyone with information concerning driving-related offences within Peel region can contact police at (905) 453-3311 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
