A section of downtown Brantford was closed down by police Monday night.
According to Brantford Police, a call came in around 6 p.m. reporting a man in the area of a Market Street South plaza, possibly with a weapon.
Officers responded and began negotiating with the man, as several streets in the area were shut down.
After two hours of negotiations, police say, the man left the area in a vehicle.
A pursuit ensued, heading along Highway 403 toward Hamilton and then Highway 52.
On Highway 52, the man’s vehicle allegedly crashed into a police vehicle, ending the pursuit.
Police say they then found the weapon, which turned out to be a replica firearm.
A 39-year-old Brantford man is charged with dangerous driving, flight from police and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
No injuries were reported.
