Motor vehicle collisions
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Winter weather has returned to the roads of Chatham-Kent.
There were seven motor vehicle collisions reported yesterday throughout the Municipality.
A good summary of winter driving tips can be found here, https://www.ontario.ca/page/winter-driving
1: Slow down and stay in control – Many winter collisions happen because drivers are going too fast for road conditions.
2: Space – It takes longer to stop on slippery roads- make sure there’s extra space between you and other vehicles.
Break and enter
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Thursday, December 24, 2020 at approximately 7 p.m., police were dispatched to attend the area of Bell Rose Line in response to a break and enter.
Investigation revealed that a laptop was stolen, and approximately $1,000 damage was done to the residence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jessica Butler at jessicab@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87333.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and enter
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Wednesday morning police responded to a break and enter to a garage on Erieau Road in Blenheim.
Sometime overnight an unknown person entered a garage on the property and took a utility trailer containing a large quantity of power tools.
The value of the property taken is $15,000.
The investigation is ongoing and there are currently no suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Constable Ken Muir at kenmu@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87002.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and enter
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Wednesday morning police responded to a break and enter to a building on Lindsay Road in Dresden.
Sometime between December 21 and 23 an unknown person entered the building and took $1,100 in electronics.
The investigation is ongoing and there are currently no suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Constable Kristen Charron at kristenc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87352.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and enter
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning police responded to a break and enter to a business on Old Glass Road in Wallaceburg.
Sometime overnight an unknown person cut the locks to 3 storage units and it is currently unknown if anything was taken. The investigation is ongoing and there are currently no suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Constable Ken Morrell at kenm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87272.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Warrants
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Wednesday afternoon an officer on general patrol in Chatham located a male in the area of Sandys Street who was known to be wanted on several outstanding warrants.
The 31-year-old male was arrested on the strength of the warrants and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters for booking and he is to be held for bail.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Wednesday afternoon an officer on general patrol in Chatham located a male in the area of Williams Street who was known to have warrant for Failing to Comply with Probation.
The 55-year-old male was arrested on the strength of the warrant, transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters for booking and later released with a future court date.
Break and enter
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Wednesday night police responded to a break and enter to a garage at a residence on McCreary Line in Wallaceburg.
Unknown person cut the lock to a garage on the property and took $500 in power tools.
The investigation is ongoing and there are currently no suspects.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Constable Kyle Bakker at kyleba@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87320.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Motor vehicle collision leads to impaired charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night police responded to a motor vehicle collision in the area of London CT., in Chatham.
One of the vehicles involved attempted to flee the scene and was located a short distance away.
Officers spoke to the driver and through investigation believed the female was driving while impaired by alcohol.
The female was arrested and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters for tests.
A 52-year-old Chatham woman was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
She was later released with a future court date
