Drug-Fueled Driver Rams Police Car, Flees Scene in Changhua; 7 Shots Fired in Arrest

A man in Changhua County, identified by his surname Lin, was arrested after a high-speed chase and shootout with police. Lin had consumed heroin and amphetamines before driving, leading to his illegal parking and subsequent confrontation with law enforcement.

When officers attempted to question Lin due to his suspicious behavior and illegal parking on a red line, he accelerated and rammed the police vehicle. He then reversed, striking another car, a motorcycle, and a signpost. In response, officers fired seven shots, shattering the passenger side window and immobilizing the car before apprehending Lin and his passenger.

Inside the vehicle, police discovered drug paraphernalia, including two bags of heroin and one bag of amphetamines, along with a cigarette containing heroin. A urine test confirmed Lin's high levels of amphetamines and morphine, significantly exceeding legal limits.

Lin was subsequently charged with driving under the influence and obstructing official duties. The court sentenced him to five months in prison for driving under the influence, with the option of a fine, and one year and two months for obstructing official duties by ramming police vehicles. This sentence reflects the court's consideration of Lin's prior drug use offenses and his dangerous actions to evade arrest.