Update: Serious collision investigation
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: As previously reported, on January 20, 2021 shortly after 6 p.m. emergency crews responded to a two vehicle collision on Wheatley Road near Goodreau Line.
A woman driving westbound on Goodreau Line was struck upon entering the intersection by a man driving southbound on Wheatley Road.
The woman sustained serious injuries and was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
She was transferred to Windsor for further medical attention.
Her passenger along with the other male driver, were both transported to hospital as a precaution.
Total damage has been estimated at $30,000.
Yesterday, a 37-year-old Amherstburg woman was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit, two counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm, disobey stop sign and failing to properly wear a seat belt.
She will be required to attend court on May 28, 2021.
Man charged with mischief
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to the report of a man damaging property behind businesses on McNaughton Avenue in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police located the man and learned that he had caused about $400 damage to Entegrus water meter boxes.
A 29-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.
He was released pending a future court date of June 2, 2021.
Collision leads to impaired driving charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around 7 p.m. last night, police received information that a vehicle struck a road sign on St. George Street in Dresden and kept going.
Police located the vehicle and through investigation, the officer suspected the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol.
A roadside breath test was administered and the man failed.
He was arrested and transported to police headquarters for further breath tests.
A 75-year-old Dresden man was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
He was released pending a future court date of May 25, 2021.
Man charged with domestic related offences
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On April 24, 2020 the man was released from Court with several conditions.
One of those conditions stated that he was not to communicate with a specific Dresden woman.
This week, the man called the woman on Tuesday and left eight messages.
One of the messages was threatening in nature.
Yesterday, the man continued calling the woman and left four messages.
Last night, the 60-year-old Blenheim man was arrested and charged with uttering threats and two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Woman charged with impaired driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, an officer on general patrol in Wallaceburg observed a woman driving on Margaret Avenue in Wallaceburg at a slow speed and crossing the centre line.
A traffic stop was initiated and through investigation, the officer believed the woman was driving while under the influence of alcohol.
The woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
A 31-year-old Wallaceburg woman was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
She was released pending a future court date of May 25, 2021.
Stolen vehicle in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, unknown suspects stole a red 2016 Honda SUV from a residence on Summerset Place.
The keys were left in the vehicle and the SUV was last seen with Ontario license plates CEKN 252.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Aric Roy at aricr@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87361.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
