TORONTO — A 21-year-old Guelph man has been charged in connection with the death of a 24-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a stolen SUV fleeing a RIDE spot-check in Guelph, Ont.
Investigators revealed to Global News that Curtis Henri has been charged in the death of Grace Olivia Glofcheskie, who police said was “literally moments from being in her door and safe” when she was struck.
Henri was located with two other people at a motel in the north end of Guelph on Tuesday and police said there were “signs of drug use” in the room.
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Investigators obtained a search warrant and began a drug investigation that led to further charges being laid against Henri.
He was held in custody for a bail hearing and has now been charged with the following offences:
- Break, enter and theft.
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
- Criminal negligence causing death.
- Dangerous driving causing death.
- Flight from police causing death.
- Breach of probation.
- Possession of a controlled substance.
Police said an unnamed 30-year-old Elmira, Ont. woman and a 35-year-old Guelph man were also charged with possession of a controlled substance, in addition to other charges.
The woman has been charged with breaching an “officer in charge” undertaking, while the man faces these additional charges:
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- Possession of stolen property under $5,000.
- Possession of break-in instruments.
- Seven counts of possession of identity documents.
- Two counts of possession of credit card data.
- Breach of probation.
Police said all three individuals have been held for a bail hearing. As per Guelph police policy, the name of the suspects will not be released until they are out of custody pending the outcome of a bail hearing.
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Investigators said Tuesday they “worked diligently” to locate Henri at the motel after many tips from the public.
Gatto said the man was arrested without incident and that the family had been informed of the arrest prior to the information being released to the public.
The Special Investigation Unit is investigating the incident and said Monday an Ontario Provincial Police officer had an encounter with a 2007 Ford Escape at Arthur Street North and Rose Street in the city’s downtown core at about 2:35 a.m. on Sunday.
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The vehicle then allegedly drove away from the intersection and the officer followed northbound on Woolwich Street, where the Ford left the road and crashed into a hydro pole close to Norwich Street East and Woolwich Street.
Police said Grace Olivia Glofcheskie was gravely injured in the crash. She was transported to the Guelph General Hospital after the crash and died of her injuries.
Glofcheskie had just walked her friend home and was close to arriving at her own home when she was struck, police said. Shortly after, the officer discovered the abandoned Ford rolled onto its roof and police said the driver had fled the area on foot.
It was later reported that the Ford had been reported stolen on Saturday night from the Eastview Road and Starwood Road area.
Brenda Whiteside, associate vice president of student affairs at the University of Guelph, described Glofcheskie as an “extraordinary woman,” a “strong member of our community” and a “special light.”
Whiteside said Glofcheskie was on the University of Guelph Gryphons golf team and despite being ineligible to play this year she mentored and supported the team and volunteered at the school’s exam centre.
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The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. The agency says six investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to probe the incident.
Police thanked the community for their help in identifying the suspect and said the investigation was ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the SIU, Guelph police or Crime Stoppers.
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