Placentia man faces drugs, driving charges after car chase  A
24-year-old man from Placentia faces numerous charges following
a police chase through the town.  RCMP tried to stop the car the
man was driving early Sunday morning on Orcan Drive in Placentia
to check the vehicle's registration. When the officer turned on
the cruiser's lights the driver tried to get away by turning
onto side streets and increasing his speed.  He eventually
stopped in the Ferndale neighbourhood, but not before throwing
two plastic bags containing 15 grams of cocaine out the window.
The 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession for
the purpose of trafficking, flight from police, taking a vehicle
without permission, impaired driving by drugs and driving
without a licence.  He'll be back in court in November.