On Monday, September 4th, 2023, members of the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving multiple dirt bikes performing stunts and speeding on Savage Settlement Road in Novar.
As a result of further investigation, Jacob Burt, 18-years-old, of Utterson, Ontario has been charged with:
· Fail to stop for police
· Flight from peace officer
· Dangerous operation
· Resist peace officer
· Driver fail to surrender licence
· Drive motor vehicle, no plate
· Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Sundridge Ontario.
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John Oliver says
I’m sure his parents are very proud of him. I’m also sure that Jacob Burt will be showing up in future police reports.
Brenda Begg says
At eighteen, he’s a kid who has made some very poor choices that compromised his safety and others’ safety . The rational part of his brain won’t be fully developed until 25 ish (not my opinion, it’s been scientifically proven).
Let’s hope that the court appearance and appropriate consequences will steer him in a different direction. Let’s also hope for his sake and society’s sake, that this kid has some positive and supportive role models.
I’m saying, let’s not write him off.
Aubrey Cotton says
Jacob you are not a criminal you made a bad decision.let’s hope others will learn from this.look into your parents eyes and see the sorrow you have caused them.stand up young man and promise saying I’ve learnt the hard way.
1 bad mistake lets not make it 2 Jacob. Give them ones you’re hurt and tell them 2 easy words IOVE YOU ((your parents)
Sean Hogan says
Good thing Mr Oliver is not in charge of anything
AnnMarie Burt says
Hey Mr Oliver. Just so you know I am proud of my boy. Always will be. Were you there? Do you know the whole story? I don’t think so. Up yours and the horse you rod in on. He is a good boy that made a decision that wasn’t right. He learned and he will NEVER be in this situation again. Thanks for the vote of confidence though. Like your kids never made mistakes. Insert eye roll. Grow up.
Bill Budge says
At last the OPP have caught up with at least one of these miscreants. I’ll bet Mr. Oliver couldn’t help but be there, as these hooligans blast through the center of town without caution or care for anyone but themselves. We’re frankly fed up with their collective crap, and hopefully will see an end to the litany of violations occurring.
This isn’t a single incident, so don’t try and sell that story. We put up with this DAILY. Several times a day actually. Can’t walk down the street now. It’d be one thing if they were calming their jets though town, and while going past people, kids, cars, but Nope… Full BRAAAP – Brap -Brap BRAAAAAAP. Who the hell wants to listen to that crap. All over the road. No lights on at night. Dumber than dumb.
I’ve had My class M for over 40 years, and this kind of prank-riding infuriates me and the rest of us who ride. It’s this kind of crap that get the rest of looked at poorly.
You’re Proud of this behaviour, Mom? Flagrantly flaunting HTA. Uninsured? Unplated? What an idiot. Hope they get the rest of them too.
Nancy Long says
It is embarassing for the parent of the boy involved here. However, lets look on the bright side. Maybe this saved his life (in the future) because motorcycles are dangerous and need to be treated with respect. I think that the respect is the part that is missing. Don’t ever run from the police.
Daniel White says
Mr.Billy I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comment. You are so very quick to point fingers and call people out and what not! Just wondering if you’re going to run for mayor of Novar one day so I could not vote for you. You and Mr Oliver should go have coffee together and discuss how to solve the dirt bike and recreational vehicle dilemma in novar!
Eda Dyck says
Kudos to you Bill for speaking the truth!! These kids are beyond obnoxious and a lot of people are sick of you parents who like to just brush it off as a simple mistake. It’s not a mistake. They know what they are doing. They know they will get in trouble if caught. Stop condoning this BS behavior!!!
The fact that I want a speed bump in front of my house because of these kids, is not right!