On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 2:12 p.m., members of the Tecumseh OPP responded to a reported weapons-related call on Aloha Drive in the Town of Tecumseh.

Upon arrival at Aloha Drive, officers encountered a white Ram pickup and black Dodge Challenger near the residence. Both vehicles fled the scene and police briefly pursued and attempted to stop them.

The two vehicles failed to stop, and they collided with each other at Tecumseh Road and Lesperance Road, which disabled the Challenger.

The Ram left the collision towards Windsor. The pursuit was terminated for public safety reasons.

The two occupants inside the Challenger were arrested. The white Ram pickup truck and its occupants are still outstanding.

There were no injuries during the incident.

This is a rapidly evolving incident currently being investigated by the Essex County OPP – Major Crime Unit. We will provide updates as soon as we are able to do so.

If you have information relating to this incident, including any video or surveillance footage, you are encouraged to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.