Kingsville:
On Monday March 8th, 2010 around 12:00 am Kingsville OPP were involved in a police pursuit on Highway 3 and Marsh Rd. Police attempted to stop a 1996 Ford Ranger for a Highway Traffic Act infraction, activating emergency lights and siren but the driver failed to stop for police. The driver eventually parked the vehicle and both the driver and passenger fled on foot running down a tree line in a nearby field.
Kingsville OPP set up containment and Essex County OPP ERT and Canine Unit conducted a search, and successfully tracked 2 males in a wooded area. Police advised that there was a large amount of copper wire in the bed of the pick up truck.
Kingsville OPP arrested and charged:
- Donald JENKINSON (28) from Windsor with theft under $5000.00 ,breach of undertaking, and flight from police
- Joseph SMITH (39) from Chatham-Kent with theft under $5000.00.
Both male parties were held for show cause hearing in Windsor Courts.