Collision leads to impaired charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police responded to the report of a possible impaired driver on Longwoods Road between Kent Bridge Road and Huffs Side Road.
As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, as the car was veering into oncoming traffic, the man struck a cruiser.
Through investigation, police believed the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested.
The man and one officer were transported to hospital for medical attention.
Both were treated and released.
An 85-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 15, 2022.
Warrant arrest leads to drug charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police located a man on Inshes Avenue in Chatham, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
Upon being searched incident to arrest, the man was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.
A 26-year-old Chatham man was additionally charged with drug possession.
He was released pending a future court date of February 23, 2022.
Man charged with domestic related offences
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to a domestic disturbance in a parking lot in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police learned that the man assaulted the woman during a verbal argument.
Yesterday afternoon, police located the man and he was arrested.
The 28-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with assault.
He was released pending a future court date of March 9, 2022.
Theft of ATV
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime between Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. unknown suspects entered a shed on Merlin Road and stole a 2016 red Suzuki King Quad 400 ATV with Ontario license plate 2FY57.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ken Koke at kennethk@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 mailbox #87178.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
