Alleged dangerous driver arrested after speeding through crowd during Ford Fireworks

Essex-Windsor EMS took seven to hospital while Windsor police arrested a driver for allegedly driving dangerously by the river.

Windsor police say they have arrested a dangerous driver after he was seen speeding through traffic control points and almost hitting pedestrians during the Ford Fireworks celebration along the riverfront.

Officers say they saw a black Dodge Grand Caravan driving erratically and violating multiple traffic laws in the downtown core at 11 p.m. Monday night.

The driver allegedly ignored traffic barriers, ran red lights, and drove onto sidewalks, passing dangerously close to several bystanders.

Police say the vehicle was first spotted near the intersection of Wyandotte Street East and Ouellette Avenue, where it ran a red light and sped off.

Officers tracked it as it continued through restricted zones, drove the wrong direction on a one-way street, and eventually stopped in front of the Windsor Police Service’s headquarters on Goyeau Street. Responding units quickly surrounded the vehicle.

When he got out of the vehicle, police say he screamed incoherently and resisted arrest. Officers were able to take the individual into custody without injuries.

A 33-year-old male faces a charge of operation of a conveyance dangerous to the public.

No one was physically injured during the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700, ext. 4000. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://catchcrooks.com.