Chatham Township Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A slew of charges, including attempted murder, have been laid against a Chatham Township man after an incident in Pain Court.
Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Section were on Pain Court Line as part of a back-to-school safety campaign Wednesday afternoon when a grey Mazda allegedly attempted to hit one of the officers, then sped off.
The officer in question was able to move out of the way.
The suspect vehicle was eventually stopped on Irwin Street in Chatham and the driver arrested.
The 28-year-old is facing a total of 15 charges:
Attempted murder of a police officer
Assaulting a police officer
Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
Flight from a police officer
Fail to remain at a collision
Prohibited operation of a motor vehicle
Two counts of Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order
Failing to comply with a release order
Five Highway Traffic Act Offences, including stunt driving and driving while suspended.
He was taken to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.