Police: Mischief, impaired driving, stolen truck recovered, tools stolen

Man charged with mischief

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to a family dispute at a residence in Morpeth.

Through investigation, police learned that a man in the home was damaging property.

The 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

He was released pending a future court date of November 27, 2020.

Woman charged with impaired driving

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around 7 p.m. last night, police responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle on St. George Street in Chatham.

Officers located a disorientated woman sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle, which was still running and in drive.

Officers gained entry into the vehicle through an open window and put the vehicle in park.

Through investigation, police believed the woman was under the influence of a drug.

She was transported to hospital for medical attention.

When the woman was medically cleared, she was arrested and transported to police headquarters where a Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation.

As a result, the DRE officer believed the woman was impaired by a drug.

A 25-year-old Corunna woman was charged with impaired driving.

She was released pending a future court date of November 13, 2020.

Woman charged with breaching curfew

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after 3 a.m. this morning, police located a woman in Wallaceburg who was wanted for break and enter and failing to attend court.

Through investigation, police learned that the woman was currently bound by a daily curfew.

The 24-year-old Walpole Island woman was arrested on the outstanding warrants and further charged with failing to comply with her release conditions.

She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Stolen truck recovered in Thamesville

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after 5 a.m. this morning, police recovered a stolen red 2013 Dodge Ram truck on Jane Road.

The truck was unoccupied and towed from the scene.

Through investigation, police learned that the truck was reported stolen from Middlesex County.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Steve Donald at stevend@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #84980.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Theft of tools in Dover Township

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, unknown suspects forced their way into a construction trailer parked on Creek Line and stole various power tools.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Pete Chandler at peterc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87332.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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