Sarnia’s Police Chief says there could have been a very different outcome after police arrested a cyclist Saturday.

An officer say a cyclist travelling south on the snow-covered road against traffic. The officer stopped the cyclist to speak with him through the cruiser passenger window. The cyclist tried to pedal away so the officer moved to stop him from moving forward.

The man ran across a snowbank to the sidewalk with his bike and tried again to pedal away. The officer chased him on foot, catching up to try to place him under arrest. The cyclist began to fight with the officer and during the struggle, a firearm fell to the ground.

The officer used a taser, but it was only partially effective. The cyclist continue to resist violently. The officer hit the man and eventually took him into custody.

A search of the man revealed two large knives and a small bag of fentanyl. The firearm was a replica BB gun.

Police have charged Grant Watson-McCoy, 29, has been charged with 10 charges including assaulting a police officer, three counts of possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of fentanyl and carrying a concealed weapon.

“The presence of these concealed weapons in this incident could easily have resulted in a very different and tragic outcome,” said Chief Derek Davis. “I am relieved that no officers were injured and commend them for their actions.”