Collision leads to impaired driving charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Prince Albert Road in Chatham.
The male driver had struck a guard rail.
Through investigation, police believed the man was driving while under the influence of a drug.
The man was arrested and transported to police headquarters where a Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation.
As a result, the DRE officer believed the man was impaired by a drug.
A 33-year-old Chatham man has been charged accordingly and released with a future court date.
Break and enter in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At approximately 4 a.m. yesterday morning unknown suspects attended a local business in Blenheim and made entry into storage containers behind the building.
At this time the investigation is on-going.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Joel Rehill at joelr@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #84994.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Theft complaint leads to charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to the report of a confrontation on Beechwood Crescent in Chatham.
Officers attended and located two males, one was a tenant of the building and the other had attended the property.
Through investigation, police learned that the man who entered the property was currently bound by conditions.
A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged with failing to comply with his release conditions and possession of a controlled substance.
The accused was held for bail.
