A Saint John Police Officer has a broken foot today after chasing a suspect on ground after a high speed chase last night. At 10:20, police attempted to pull a GMC truck over on the causeway, when the driver refused to slow down, police began a high speed chase down Mount Pleasant Avenue. The suspect drove down several side streets bfore eventually heading down a dead-end street, pulling over and running from the vehicle.The officer in pursuit caught up to the suspect on River Avenue, and arrested him.
The 36 year old man faces charges of fleeing from police, dangerous driving and driving under the influence.