20-minute police chase ends in farm field: Winnipeg police

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The Winnipeg Police Service arrested a man following a 20-minute car chase that ended in a farm field on Wilkes Avenue.

The chase began at around 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday when officers saw a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, which was suspected to be stolen, in the area of Oakdale Drive and Roblin Boulevard.

While members of the Air1police helicopter unit maintained sight of the truck, officers on the ground attempted to stop the vehicle using several tire deflating devices.

Despite damage to the car’s tires, the vehicle continued southbound on a gravel road in the 2000 block of Wilkes Avenue. Police said the Silverado ended up in a field where police boxed in the vehicle and took the driver into custody.

Officers searched the truck and found a Crosman Airsoft pellet rifle, about 55 grams of suspected methamphetamine, packaging materials and drug paraphernalia.

The driver was taken to the hospital and treated for minor injuries. No one else was hurt, though two police cars were damaged.

A 24-year-old man faces charges of flight while pursued by a peace officer and possession of a scheduled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He was also issued several notices for traffic violations.

The suspect was released on two undertakings to appear in court at a later time.