High speed chase in Chatham-Kent

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On April 18, 2015 at approximately 2:40 p.m. an officer on general patrol observed a suspicious vehicle on New Scotland Line in Shrewsbury.

Police initiated a traffic stop and the driver accelerated away.

The vehicle continued for approximately 2km at a high rate of speed, ignoring traffic signs and disregard for public safety.

The driver lost control of the motor vehicle and became stuck in a side yard. Police arrested a 25 year old male driver.

The male was charged with Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police, Driving while Under Suspension and Plates Unauthorized.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident. The male was released from custody with a future court date.

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