OPP: Road rage incident leads to multiple charges

OPP officials allege: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chatham Detachment has charged an individual after investigating a weapons complaint on Communication Road near the Highway 401, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On May 13, 2023, at approximately 1:50 p.m., members of the Chatham Detachment responded to report of a road rage incident where a firearm was displayed to another motorist.

With the assistance of the Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) the involved vehicle and suspect were later located in Chatham.

The driver was taken into custody without incident by members of CKPS. Following an independent investigation by CKPS, the accused was turned over to members of the OPP (Chatham Detachment).

As part of the investigation, the OPP with assistance of CKPS executed a search warrant on a residence on Southend Crescent, Chatham.

Police seized a quantity of property including scales, ammunition, firearms, and a quantity suspected oxycodone.

A 22-year-old Chatham man was charged with:

– Assault with a weapon

– Imitation Firearm – Use while committing offence

– Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

– Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

– Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused was held for a bail hearing, subsequently was remanded into custody.

No injuries or property damage was reported.

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