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