A Toronto man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into alleged organized street racing in Peel Region.
Peel Regional Police say investigators with the Safer Roads Team identified a suspect driving a blue BMW 340i at several illegal street races earlier this year.
The investigation was conducted as part of Project ERASE, a province-wide initiative targeting street racing, stunt driving and illegal car rallies.
Police say investigators executed a search warrant at a Toronto home on Thursday and arrested 25-year-old Ethan Tolander.
Tolander was charged with seven counts each of dangerous operation and racing a motor vehicle.
He was also charged with disguise with intent, flight from a peace officer, five counts of possession of property obtained by crime and three counts of failing to comply with a release order.
Police say a blue BMW 340i and other items were seized as evidence.
Tolander was held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Project ERASE, which stands for Eliminating Racing Activities on Streets Everywhere, is conducted in partnership with police services across the GTA. Peel police say enforcement continues year-round, in addition to an annual joint-forces campaign between May and June.
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The investigation remains ongoing and police say additional charges could be laid.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Safer Roads Team investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 3730.
Police are also encouraging residents to report dangerous driving through the force’s Road Watch online reporting system. Photos and videos of dangerous driving can be submitted through its evidence submission portal.
Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving that poses an immediate threat to public safety should call 911.
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