An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer's attempt to pull over a motorcyclist riding without a helmet quickly took a turn on Monday.
Investigators with the Middlesex County detachment say they attempted to pull over the motorcycle rider on Westchester Bourne at 11:17 a.m.
The man on the motorcycle decided to try and get away from the police and drove into a parking lot.
Police say the motorcycle hit a police cruiser and the man tried to run away.
He was arrested after what police called a "skirmish" with the officer.
Investigators determined the suspect was under the influence of drugs and that the motorcycle was stolen from someone in London.
A 36-year-old man from London faces 17 charges including:
· Operation while impaired - drugs
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
· Flight from peace officer
· Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code
· Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
· Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
· Carrying concealed weapon
· Possession Break In Instruments
· Fail to Comply with Probation Order
· Obstruct Peace Officer
· Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
· Poss of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine
· Fail to wear proper helmet on motorcycle
· Deface plate
· Drive motor vehicle, no plates
· Driving while under suspension
· Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
He's been held in custody pending bail.
