Hydro Pole Sheared Richard ZERAN Arrested And Released
Source: OPPDate: Thu Oct 16 17:19:58 MST 2025
(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) One person is facing charges after a stolen car struck and destroyed a hydro pole east of Cornwall.
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers with the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the scene on County Road 2, near Simser Road.
A car had left the roadway and struck a hydro pole, completely shearing it off, leaving power lines hanging approximately a metre above the road. Witnesses reported seeing a man get out of the car and flee on foot.
Initially, officers wanted to ensure the individual was okay following the crash, but officers also learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen.
The OPP Canine Unit was called in to assist with the search and they located the suspect. The individual had no serious injuries as a result of the crash but was transported to hospital as a precaution.
Richard ZERAN, age 56 of Cornwall, has been charged with:
Theft of a vehicle
Dangerous operation
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
Failing to remain at the scene of an accident
Failing to report an accident
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Alexandria on December 3, 2024.
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