Suspect tasered after police chase down Hwy. 17

The OPP managed to stop a driver on The Kingsway Sept. 27 after officers were led on a chase down Highway 17 and into Greater Sudbury.

Greater Sudbury Police assisted the OPP during the incident.

The OPP started to pursue a vehicle “being driven erratically” on the highway, near Hagar, at around 11:30 p.m.

A spike belt was deployed to stop the vehicle. Even though the vehicle's tires were deflated, the vehicle continued on its rims, reaching The Kingsway.

OPP officers used a “rolling block” to stop the vehicle.

A rolling block is a technique where three cruisers surround a vehicle, making sure there's no room for it to escape, and slow down, forcing it to the side of the road.

Two OPP cruisers were damaged as a result of the maneuver.

The suspect resisted arrest, and a conducted energy weapon, also known as a Taser, was used to take him into custody.

A 38-year-old Brantford, Ont. man is facing a number of charges. He was not injured in the collision. However, he was taken to hospital for an unrelated medical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 705-674-7511 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).

-Posted by Heidi Ulrichsen