Man arrested on outstanding warrant
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 8:28 p.m., the Waterloo Regional Police Service contacted the Chatham-Kent Police Service for assistance in arresting the man as he was wanted for crimes committed in their jurisdiction.
The 40-year-old Dover Township man was located and arrested.
He was turned over to the Waterloo Regional Police Service.
Man arrested for bail violations
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On January 11, 2023, at 2:01 a.m., an officer on general patrol observed the man walking on Murray Street in Wallaceburg.
The officer recognized the man from prior interactions.
Through investigation, the officer learned the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant held by Lambton Ontario Provincial Police.
The man was arrested.
A release order also bound the man with conditions, including abstaining from purchasing or possessing any illegal drugs.
After a search, incident to arrest, suspected methamphetamine was found in his possession.
The 39-year-old Chatham-Kent man was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and possessing a controlled substance.
He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
Man arrested for dangerous driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On December 14, 2022, at 8:55 p.m., an officer driving southbound on Marlborough Street South in Blenheim observed a vehicle travelling towards him in the same lane.
The officer quickly redirected his cruiser to avoid a collision.
When directed, the vehicle failed to stop and drove into a plowed field off Chatham Street South.
Both occupants attempted to flee into a wooded area.
After a foot chase, police arrested one person.
A 22-year-old Chatham woman was arrested.
She was identified as the passenger and later released unconditionally.
The driver was identified, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On January 11, 2023, at 5:44 a.m., police located the man on Catherine Street in Blenheim and arrested him.
The 38-year-old Blenheim man was charged with the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from the police, operating a motor vehicle will prohibit, and two counts of failing to comply with a release order.
He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
