Repeat Offender Caught In Goderich After Foot Chase And Helmet Dodge – Methamphetamine, Weapons, Assault, etc

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is now facing nine criminal charges after he tried to flee from police early this morning. Just after 8:00 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Maitland Road when he observed a male trying to kick-start his dirt bike. Upon approaching the dirt bike the officer noted the dirt bike did not have an attached licence plate. Also, while speaking with the male the officer determined the male in question had a valid warrant out for his arrest.

When the officer informed the male he was being placed under arrest the male started to walk away from the officer. The officer instructed the male to stay put however the male then took off running from the officer. The officer chased the male a short distance and just as the officer closed in; the fleeing male took his motorcycle helmet and swung it at the officer. The officer was able to dodge the helmet and grab onto the male. The male further resisted arrest however the officer was able to gain control of the male and take him into custody.

Upon searching the male the investigating officer found the male to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and marihuana. In addition, the male was carrying a “flick” knife and a BB gun. Further investigation revealed the male was currently bound by several court imposed conditions of release.

As a result, 23-year-old, Tyler MILLION from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

· Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest

· Assault with a Weapon

· Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

· Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

· Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Marihuana

· Four Counts – Fail to Comply with a Recognizance

He remains in custody with a video court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 14, 2015.

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