Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On March 5, a 49-year-old man attended a bus stop in Merlin and gave three students $50 each.
The man then left the bus stop in a motor vehicle and was subsequently stopped by the Chatham-Kent Police.
During the traffic stop the man began acting erratic and was arrested for his safety and that of the officer.
The man was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters and assessed by the Chatham-Kent Mobile Crisis Unit.
Police also investigated the man’s interaction with the youth at the bus stop.
Through investigation it was found no criminal act was committed by the suspect.
The man was found not to be a danger to himself or others by the Mobile Crisis Unit.
The man was released from Police custody and transported to the Via Rail Station in Chatham where he returned to his native jurisdiction.
The man is not a resident of Chatham-Kent.
The students retained their $50, treating themselves come lunch hour.
