OPP officials allege: The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chatham Detachment has charged an individual following a traffic stop.
On May 6, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a member of the Chatham Detachment received a licence plate status notification the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system while approaching a stationary vehicle on Main Street near Erie Street, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
The driver provided a false identity to police and was subsequently arrested after the correct identity was confirmed.
The investigating officer determined that the driver was violating conditions of a previous release order and was in possession of a prohibited weapon.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with:
– Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
– Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
– Obstruct peace officer
– Unauthorized possession of weapon
– Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (Two Counts)
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
