Man arrested for drugs and weapons offences
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On March 6, 2022 at approximately 3:30 p.m. police conducted a traffic stop on Selton Line near Orford Road.
It was learned the driver was prohibited from driving because of previous incidents.
The man was charged and released with a future court date.
The vehicle was towed and impounded.
During an inventory search of the vehicle a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun and ammunition were found.
It was learned the man was bound by four separate weapons prohibition orders.
It was also learned the shotgun was reported stolen.
On March 8, 2022 at approximately 7 p.m. the man was located and arrested.
He was found to be possession of controlled substances, a conducted energy weapon and brass knuckles.
As a result of the investigation the 33-year-old Thamesville man was charged with the following:
– 1 count of operation of motor vehicle while prohibited
– 1 count of driving while suspended
– 1 count of possess prohibited firearm with ammunition
– 1 count of possession of weapon obtained by commission of an offence.
– 1 count of possession of stolen property
– 1 count of careless storage of a firearm
– 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance
– 3 counts of unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle
– 3 counts of possession of a weapon knowing possession is unauthorized
– 5 counts of failing to comply with a probation order
– 16 counts of possession contrary to order (weapons and ammunition)
He is being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Traffic stop leads to bail violation charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night at approximately 7 p.m. police conducted a traffic stop and learned the driver had been released by the court with conditions to not operate or have care or control of a motor vehicle and not to possess any tools suitable for breaking and entering.
Upon arrest for breaching his driving condition, the man was found in possession of bolt cutters.
The 36-year-old Chatham Township man was charged with the following:
– 4 offences under the Highway Traffic Act
– 1 offence under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
– 2 counts of failing to comply with release order
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man arrested for breach of probation
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night at approximately 9 p.m. police responded to an unwanted person at the residence of a woman.
Police investigated and found the man was on conditions not to communicate with the woman.
The 34-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with failing to comply with probation order.
He was subsequently released with conditions and a future court date of April 8, 2022.
