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401 Crash Leads to a Dozen Charges

Drunk driving, drug trafficking, and weapons charges have all been laid against a Windsor resident following an incident on the 401 east of Chatham-Kent.

Officers from Elgin and Middlesex OPP responded to a crash near Dutton Saturday morning, but say the driver took off on foot as police arrived.

After a brief struggle, an officer used a taser to get the accused under control and into custody.

Police recovered a loaded handgun as well as Canadian currency and illicit drugs.

One Middlesex OPP officer suffered minor injuries during the struggle and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The 25-year-old suspect is now facing 12 charges.

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon (two counts)
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
  • Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
  • Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
  • Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine