A man is facing several charges after he allegedly fled from police in western Prince Edward Island Monday night.
RCMP attempted a traffic stop in Enmore at 6:20 p.m., but police say the male driver drove away recklessly and at an excessive speed.
The driver abandoned the car and police later arrested the 39-year-old on foot.
Police say they seized illegal cigarettes, crystal methamphetamine as well as suspected stolen tools.
The man also allegedly later damaged a phone at the police detachment.
Jeremy Gordon Milligan is scheduled to appear in Summerside court Tuesday to answer to charges of:
- dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- flight from a peace officer
- operating a motor vehicle while prohibited
- damage to property
- selling tobacco products and raw leaf tobacco
- unlawful possession of tobacco
- possession of tobacco contrary to the tax act
- possession or methamphetamine
- breach of probation
Police say the matter is still under investigation.