The B.C. teen alleged to have driven into the Burrard Inlet on a live-streamed stunt earlier this year has been charged.
Jawad Mazen Fawwaz faces one count of mischief under $5,000. According to online court documents, he was charged on May 3 and is set to have his first appearance in court on May 13.
The charge dates back to a March 4 incident, in which Port Moody police were called to the Rocky Point boat launch after hearing that someone had driven their vehicle into the Burrard Inlet on a dare. When officers arrived around 10 p.m., they found a car submerged in the ocean waters and a group of teens live-streaming the aftermath.
The 19-year-old male who pulled off the stunt had made it out already. Police said they believed the teen had been promised money for the dare.
Police detained the teen for a short time before releasing him. At the time, Port Moody police said they would be considering recommending criminal charges of mischief and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle.
“This is a super dangerous act. It could have put him in serious jeopardy,” Const. Sam Zacharias said then.
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