Police in car-chase with former officer

Click to read storyOfficers confirmed reports of a shootout soon after 10am between police and an ex-cop on Sunday.

The fugitive was reportedly recently released from prison.

Details gathered by The Tribune suggest that the chase led to a crash at the light-pole at the corner of Shirley Street and Sears Road and several shots fired soon after.

A resident from the area said a policeman told him the car’s driver was arrested and drugs were discovered in the car.

An officer from a downtown police station confirmed an arrest but did not give details. Police have not made an official comment on the matter.

-Tribune