(LEAMINGTON ONTARIO) – A Leamington man was arrested last night in Leamington after being found in possession of a stolen vehicle.
At approximately 8:15 pm a 2008 Jeep Cherokee was reported stolen in Leamington. A short time later, officers on patrol observed the stolen Jeep and while attempting to stop it, the stolen vehicle struck the marked police cruiser. Prior to fleeing, the Jeep struck another pick up truck. Police attempted to stop the vehicle again after it turned the wrong way down a one way street and were struck again by the Jeep. The stolen vehicle stopped and the driver fled. He was arrested after a short pursuit on foot.
Johnny ELIAS, 53 of Leamington was arrested and is charged with:
Fail to stop for police
Dangerous Driving
Resist Arrest
Possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Elias appeared in court today in Windsor.
The police cruiser, the truck and the stolen vehicle received significant damage. No one was injured.
