BlackburnNews.com photoBlackburnNews.com photo
Windsor

SIU Investigates E-Bike Rider's Arrest

The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating after an e-bike rider suffered injuries during an arrest in Tecumseh.

Wednesday, an Ontario Provincial Police officer spotted a man he knew was prohibited from driving a motor vehicle on an e-bike. The man also wasn't wearing a helmet.

When the officer tried to stop the man but when he didn't cooperate, he was tasered. He suffered minor injuries.

The 42-year-old faces assault with intent to resist arrest and prohibited driving charges.

Police call the Special Investigations Unit whenever there's an injury or death involving the police.

Read More Local Stories

Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.