Officers attacked during an arrest in Wallaceburg

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 10:28 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint on Lorne Avenue in Wallaceburg.

Information was received that the man was following the callers.

Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

Officers confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for bail violations.

The man attacked the officers as they attempted to arrest him.

A conducted energy weapon was deployed, and the man was taken into custody.

The man was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking, assaulting a police officer, and resisting arrest.

He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.

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