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Woman hits police cruiser with stolen vehicle before being arrested on scene

Chatham-Kent Police are investigating a fatal crash in Tilbury on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Chatham-Kent Police are investigating a fatal crash in Tilbury on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
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Chatham-Kent Police responded to a vehicle complaint in Tilbury, Saturday evening, turning into a series of events before an arrest was made.

Once entering Chatham, the motorist was met by two police vehicles which were set up as a 'Rolling Block' used to block a suspect vehicle from fleeing.

The suspect proceeded to ram the cruiser, drove through a red light and struck an unrelated motorist before coming to a stop.

A 30-year-old woman from Tilbury was allegedly intoxicated by drugs, failing a sobriety test.

The accused, who was on house arrest at the time was charged with:

  • Theft of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of property obtained by crime
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Flight from police
  • Fail to stop after accident x2
  • Operation while prohibited x2
  • Obstruct police
  • Operation while impaired

Police say multiple new charges have been set due to breaching of house arrest.

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