Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 9:45 a.m., the man was observed driving an all-terrain vehicle on Victoria Street, near Bruce Street in Wallaceburg.
The officer recognized the man from previous encounters and confirmed he was prohibited from driving due to criminal code convictions.
The ATV also did not have a plate affixed.
The officer conducted a traffic stop on Kent Line near Brigden Road.
The man attempted to flee by driving into a farmer’s field.
When the ATV stalled in a ditch the man attempted to flee on foot.
Officers quickly took the man into custody.
Upon a search incident to arrest the man was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Upon further investigation, the ATV was reported stolen on August 8, 2023 from Dutton, Ontario.
The 44-year-old Walpole Island man was transported to police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing.
He was charged with driving while under suspension, operation while prohibited, resist arrest, possession of stolen property, and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.
