Brockville Police are asking for the public’s help to identify an e-bike or dirt bike rider who took off from a traffic stop on the evening of June 16, 2026. Officers clocked the bike going 86 km/h in a 60 km/h zone around 9 p.m. and tried to pull it over, but the rider did not stop.
Because of the risk to public safety, officers did not chase the bike. Police instead discontinued the stop attempt in line with Ontario’s vehicle pursuit rules. Those rules let officers call off a pursuit when they believe the danger from a chase is worse than letting someone get away at that moment.
The rider’s identity is still unknown, and the Brockville Police Service has put out a grainy photo of the suspect in grey clothing with the e-bike or dirt bike. Failing to stop for police is a serious criminal offence that can bring up to 10 years in prison if treated as an indictment, or up to two years and a $5,000 fine on summary conviction.
E-bikes in Ontario are only allowed to go up to 32 km/h with a 500-watt motor, so a bike doing 86 km/h is well over the legal limit. Police say these high-speed bikes on public roads are a real danger to everyone. This isn’t the first time Brockville has seen something like this. Back in July 2025, officers charged a young person for riding an electric dirt bike dangerously near Parkedale Avenue and North Augusta Road. That bike was also speeding and had no plates, licence, or insurance.
Just over a week before this latest incident, on June 8, 2026, Brockville Police and the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team ran a joint blitz that led to 45 traffic charges for things like speeding and stunt driving. Police are still investigating and anyone with information can call Brockville Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
