Published Jun 13, 2025 • 1 minute readRCMP Photo by File /THE TELEGRAMJoshua Gilbert, 31, has been charged with dangerous operation of an off-road vehicle, causing a disturbance, and mischief under $5,000 for damage to property.Gilbert was arrested after allegedly doing wheelies, burnouts and speeding on the roadway, as well as screaming at people both inside and outside the Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniard’s Bay, as well as making gestures to police officers as he sped by them, and damaging property.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentBay Roberts RCMP say they received a report of a disturbance at the Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniard’s Bay on Thursday, June 12, 2025, about 6:30 p.m. The report noted an off-road vehicle being operated in a dangerous manner in the area of the Legion.The operator, identified as Gilbert, screamed at patrons both inside and outside of the establishment. He also damaged property, including a vehicle on the parking lot.Upon police arrival, Gilbert, who was not wearing a helmet, drove by police on a quad at a high rate of speed, screaming and making gestures at the officer.Information received as part of the investigation determined that prior to police arrival, the off-road vehicle had been operating on the roadway, doing wheelies and burnouts and traveling at a high rate of speed.The quad struck and damaged a guard rail nearby and struck a vehicle parked on the parking lot of the Legion.Gilbert was arrested at a residence in Spaniard’s Bay without incident. He was held in police custody overnight and appeared in court on Friday on the charges.The investigation is ongoing with further charges pending under the Off-Road Vehicles Act.Article content
Driver of off-road vehicle charged with dangerous driving in Spaniard’s Bay
