Man charged with impaired driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, an officer on general patrol observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Fairview Line.
The officer recorded the man driving 181 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.
The man attempted to evade police but was located on Maynard Line near Mull Road as he struck a concrete culvert rendering the vehicle inoperable.
Through investigation, the officer believed the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol and a Standard Field Sobriety Test was conducted, which resulted in his arrest.
The man was transported to police headquarters for breath tests where he registered more than twice the legal limit.
A 19-year-old Ridgetown man was charged with impaired driving, stunt driving and being a young driver with a blood alcohol concentration above zero.
He was released pending a future court date of February 10, 2021.
Theft of electronics in Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime between Tuesday night and Thursday morning, unknown suspects entered an unlocked residence on Nelson Street.
Once inside, the suspects stole a 70” Samsung television, guitar and PlayStation gaming system.
Total value of the theft has been estimated at $2,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Craig Zink at craigz@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87324.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Shoplifting leads to charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the man concealed items in his coat and fled the store on foot.
Officers located the man hiding in a nearby tree line.
Following a short foot pursuit and struggle, the man was taken into custody.
Officers searched the tree line and located over $400 worth of stolen items from Walmart and the Real Canadian Superstore.
A 26-year-old Chatham man was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000, two counts of being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000 and resist arrest.
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing and remanded with a future court date of February 1, 2021.
Man charged with assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that a verbal argument between the man and his common-law wife escalated into a physical altercation.
The 45-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault and uttering threats.
He was released pending a future court date of March 10, 2021.
Man charged with failing to comply
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Tuesday, the man was released from Court with several conditions.
One of those conditions stated that he was to notify police within 24 hours of his address in writing.
Last night, police located the man at a local motel and he was taken into custody as he had yet to inform police of his current address.
The 47-year-old man was charged with failing to comply with his release conditions.
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Collisions lead to impaired driving charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Taylor Avenue near Forest Street in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the driver was travelling at a high rate of speed when they lost control, left the roadway and struck a hydro pole and Bell box, causing over $30,000 damage.
Officers identified the driver and located him at a nearby apartment.
Officers believed the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
A 32-year-old Chatham man has been charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
He was released pending a future court date of February 12, 2021.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after 1 a.m. this morning, police responded to a collision on Aberdeen Street in Merlin.
Through investigation, police learned that the driver lost control of their vehicle, left the roadway, striking a parked vehicle and house.
Total damage was estimated at $25,000.
Officers identified the driver and located him a nearby residence.
Officers believed the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
A 42-year-old Merlin man has been charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
He was released pending a future court date of February 12, 2021.
Executed warrants
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, a man wanted for failing to attend for his fingerprints and court along with impaired related offences, attended police headquarters and turned himself in.
A 20-year-old Windsor man was arrested and released pending a future court date of February 24, 2021.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police arrested a man who was wanted for failing to comply with his release conditions. The 40-year-old Wallaceburg man has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Two men charged as stolen trailer is recovered
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On December 23, 2020 a utility trailer was stolen from a property on Erieau Road in Blenheim.
On Tuesday, police received information that the stolen trailer was at a business on Queens Line. Officers attended the business and observed two men pulling the trailer with their vehicle.
A 41-year-old Chatham man and a 39-year-old Tilbury man were both arrested and charged with being in possession of the property obtained by a crime.
They were released pending a future court date of March 10, 2021.
The owner of the trailer was notified.
