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Bolton man charged after posting video of racing motorcycle: Cops | Toronto Sun

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Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police have charged a 40-year-old Bolton man with more than 50 offences after they say he filmed himself racing on his motorcycle and posted it on social media.

The two police forces conducted a parallel investigation named Project Splitting Eagle after they became aware in September of an online social media channel where multiple videos were being posted of a motorcycle driving dangerously at a high speed.

Cops allege that between June and September, the accused posted multiple videos of himself racing a grey motorcycle weaving between lanes of traffic and reaching speeds of up to 258 kilometres per hour.

Aided by the video, police identified a driver and vehicle.

On Sept. 26, Peel police charged Gregory Harrington with five counts each of dangerous operation and drive motor vehicle — perform stunt, four counts each of speeding, and one count of race a motor vehicle.

Harrington also had his driver’s licence suspended and his motorcycle, a 2014 Yamaha R6, impounded. York police also charged him with 36 additional offences.

Anyone with information concerning driving-related offences within the Region of Peel can contact police at 905-453-3311 or submit an online complaint through the Peel Regional Police – Road Watch.

Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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