A 20-year-old Blenheim man is facing several charges after allegedly driving dangerously, pointing a BB gun and spitting on police officers.
On Friday at 9:26 a.m., the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of an individual driving dangerously on Communication Road in Harwich Township, while waving and pointing a handgun at motorists.
Officers quickly located the vehicle near Communication Road and Fairview Line. Police say the driver then attempted to flee the scene. A high-risk-traffic stop was conducted based on the possible possession of a firearm.
After several minutes of communication, the driver complied, exited the vehicle and was safely arrested. A search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of a Glock-style BB Gun.
The accused was identified as a 20-year-old man from Blenheim. He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where police say he became assaultive and spat on an officer, resulting in additional criminal charges.
The accused was charged with the following offences:
- Count 1: Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Count 2: Pointing a Firearm
- Count 3: Dangerous Operation
- Count 4: Fail to Comply with Undertaking
- Count 5: Assault Peace Officer
- Count 6: Mischief Under $5,000
- Count 7: Theft Under $5,000 (related to a separate fuel theft investigation)
- Count 8: Possession Under $5,000
The individual was transported to the to South West Detention Centre (SWDC), where he will remain in custody until his next scheduled video court appearance on Dec. 2, 2025.
-Written by CTV's Melanie Kentner