A 42 year old Thunder Bay man will be back in court to answer for a number of charges.
The charges stem from a lengthy pursuit, both with wheels and feet, on Boxing Day.
The man was caught on Begin Place after trying to flee police following a collision involving his SUV and a truck at the corner of Arthur and Edward Streets.
The accused was found to be a suspended driver and in possession of a quantity of suspected crack cocaine, and a non-firearm prohibited weapon.
The charges include:
- Six counts of operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon in a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Failure to Stop After Accident
- Resist Peace Officer
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
