Man arrested on outstanding warrant
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 12:04 p.m., the Chatham-Kent Police Service received a call from Sarnia Police Service advising they had arrested the man on an outstanding warrant held by CKPS.
Arrangements were made to transport the man from Sarnia to Chatham.
The 43-year-old Walpole Island man was arrested for failing to attend court and held pending a bail hearing.
Man charged with impaired driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 11:36 p.m., police responded to Seventh Line West in Raleigh Township for a suspicious vehicle.
A vehicle was parked in the parking lot of a business that has experienced thefts in recent months.
Police arrived on the scene, located the vehicle and the lone male occupant.
Police believed the man to be under the influence of alcohol, and he was arrested.
The man was transported to police headquarters for further breath tests.
A 60-year-old Merlin man has been charged with a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit.
He has been released with conditions pending a future court date of December 19, 2022.
Lock It or Lose It
The Chatham-Kent Police would like to remind everyone that criminals look for opportunities.
As we approach the holiday season, more people will be out and about collecting gifts.
We want to remind citizens that a vehicle with an unlocked door or open window is an easy target.
Protect yourself from being a victim of this crime by constantly rolling up your windows, locking your doors and removing valuables from plain view.
If you’ve been a victim of theft from your vehicle, please report the incident by either calling us at 519-352-1234 or by clicking http://ckpolice.com/online-crime-reporting/
