A man is facing numerous charges after a police officer was allegedly dragged by a vehicle while trying to make an arrest.
According to police, it happened on Thursday in the area of Elias Street and Adelaide Street North after officers located a man who was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
When police attempted to arrest the man, he fled on foot and got into a vehicle. An officer tried to arrest the man while he was in the vehicle and the two got into a brief struggle. The man then drove away and the officer was dragged a short distance.
Additional officers responded to the scene and were able to locate the man and the vehicle. The officer suffered minor injuries as a result of the incident.
As a result of this investigation, 53-year-old Jeffrey Dupee of London is facing charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle, failing to stop for police, escaping lawful custody and resisting arrest. These charges have not been proven in court.
Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to call the London Police Service at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
