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Driver Arrested After Attempting to Evade Ambassador Bridge Checkpoint

Police say the arrest follows a high-speed collision that injured two officers, prompting an active criminal investigation.

Overview

  • Windsor Police were called to assist Canada Border Services Agency inspection lanes after a driver failed to stop at the Ambassador Bridge checkpoint.
  • Officers say the driver became combative, refused to exit, then sped away, struck multiple barriers and flipped the vehicle.
  • One Windsor Police officer and one CBSA officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and no other injuries were reported.
  • The 32-year-old suspect fled on foot but was quickly arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle, obstructing a peace officer, and assaulting a peace officer with a weapon.
  • Canada-bound traffic was delayed at the busy DetroitWindsor crossing while the investigation continues and police asked anyone with information to contact the Windsor Police Major Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers.