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Erratic driving allegations lead to charges against Walpole Island man

A Walpole Island man is accused of resisting arrest after a traffic stop on Walpole Island First Nation last month.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment in Lambton County reported on Tuesday afternoon that the 43-year-old man was stopped by Walpole Island police on Thursday night for driving erratically on River Road North. It's alleged the man resisted arrest after officers found out he had outstanding warrants for his arrest.

The man is also accused of being in possession of cocaine and damaging a police cruiser.

The suspect has been charged with resisting arrest, uttering death threats and threats of bodily harm, failure to comply with a police demand, possession of cocaine, and mischief.

The man was released on bail on Friday.

If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, you're asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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