Peace River man faces six charges after armed threats, police chase
RCMP rammed a suspect vehicle and used a tire deflation device before arresting a man accused of threatening to shoot people with a shotgun.
Peace River RCMP responded on Sept. 18 to a report of an alleged impaired driver threatening to shoot residents and police. Officers and Police Dog Services were dispatched after being told the suspect was believed to be armed with a shotgun.
When RCMP located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled, triggering a police chase. Officers deployed a tire deflation device to slow the vehicle, and citing the seriousness of the threats, rammed the suspect's vehicle before making the arrest.
A responding officer was injured during the takedown, and the suspect sustained a minor dog bite injury that was treated at the scene. A shotgun was seized from the backseat of the vehicle.
Ernest Hunter, 41, of Peace River, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, flight from police and resisting police. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 5.
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