(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (Chatham Detachment) has charged an individual following a traffic stop.
On May 6, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a member of the Elgin County OPP (Chatham Detachment) received a licence plate status notification the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system while approaching a stationary vehicle on Main Street near Erie Street, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
The driver provided a false identity to police and was subsequently arrested after the correct identity was confirmed.
The investigating officer determined that the driver was violating conditions of a previous release order and was in possession of a prohibited weapon.
As a result of the investigation, Eli CAMPBELL, 27-year-old of Wallaceburg was charged with:
Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
Obstruct peace officer
Unauthorized possession of weapon
Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (Two Counts)
The accused was held for a bail hearing.