Greater Sudbury Police Service have arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to a vehicle theft reported earlier this month.
In a statement, police said that around 2:30 a.m. this morning (Jan. 27) an officer recognized the stolen vehicle while driving on Bessie Street.
"The officer followed the vehicle in his cruiser, maintaining a safe distance until additional police units were in the area," the statement said.
"The driver of the vehicle abruptly turned off of Lasalle Boulevard onto Starlight Street, pulling into the parking lot of École Félix Ricard, where multiple police vehicles boxed in the stolen car."
The driver of the stolen vehicle proceeded to ram the car into police cruisers causing minor damage to all vehicles involved before members of the Tactical Unit were able to get into the vehicle and take the man into custody.
The man and one officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.
The suspect is facing the following charges:
- Theft Over $5,000
- Unlawfully at Large (outstanding Arrest Warrants — Breach of Probation)
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Resist Arrest
- Four counts of Breach of Probation
- Drive While Prohibited
- Two counts of Drive While Suspended
The man will be in bail court today to answer to the charges.
