Man charged with impaired driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham.
The man backed out of the driveway erratically, right into a snow bank.
As the man started to drive away, officers initiated a traffic stop.
The man immediately exited his vehicle and was argumentative with police.
Through investigation, police believed the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol and he was placed under arrest.
The man pulled away from the officer in an attempt to resist arrest and return to the residence.
Following a short struggle, the man was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
The 25-year-old Chatham man was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit, escape lawful custody and resist arrest.
He was released pending a future court date of March 19, 2021.
Stolen license plate leads to arrest
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, an officer on general patrol in Wallaceburg observed a vehicle on Dufferin Avenue with a stolen license plate attached to it.
The officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver fled on foot.
Following a short foot chase, the man was taken into custody.
A 35-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
He was released pending a future court date of March 10, 2021.
Man charged with mischief
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around 5:30 p.m. yesterday, police initiated a traffic stop on Park Street in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the man was currently serving a three-month drivers license suspension for driving while impaired by a drug.
The man was arrested and charged.
He will be required to attend Provincial Offences Court on March 24, 2021.
While in custody in the rear of the cruiser, the man spit several times on the partition in the direction of police.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the vehicle was taken out of service and professionally cleaned for everyone’s safety.
A 29-year-old Chatham man was additionally charged with mischief.
He was released with a criminal court date of March 16, 2021.
Motor vehicle collisions
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two vehicle collision on St. Clair Street near Maple Street in Chatham.
Both drivers were transported to hospital for medical attention.
Total damage was estimated at $20,000.
The collision remains under investigation.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two vehicle collision on James Street between Duncan Street and Creek Street in Wallaceburg.
No one was injured.
A 58-year-old Port Lambton was charged with making a turn not in safety.
Theft of wire in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime between Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 8 a.m. unknown suspects forced their way into a building under renovation on Sixth Street.
Once inside, the suspects stole scrap wire and various hand tools.
Total value of the theft has been estimated at $1,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jayme O’Reilly at jaymeo@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87006.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
