CKPS Daily Update 15Dec2024

Man Arrested for Impaired Driving

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On 2024-12-14 at approximately 1200hrs the Chatham-Kent Police received a driving complaint in Chatham. The suspect vehicle was located at a local establishment and the driver found to be intoxicated by alcohol and arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The man was identified as a 61-year-old Chatham man and taken to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters for breath tests. The man provided breath samples in excess of the legal limit and was charged with Over 80, The man was released when sober with a future court date.

Driving in Winter Weather

Winter weather can be unpredictable at times, which means that driving slow and staying in control can help you stay safe on the roads.

The Chatham-Kent Police would like to offer the following safety tips while driving:

• Slow Down – most winter collisions happen because drivers are going too fast for the road conditions.
• Don’t use cruise control on wet, snowy or icy pavement – it reduces your reaction time and vehicle control
• Steer Gently – hard braking or quick acceleration may cause you to skid (if you do skid – steer in the direction you want to go)
• Give Space – it takes longer to stop on slippery roads, so give yourself extra space between other vehicles.

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