Wingham Free PressDid you know that collision statistics reveal that 27% of fatalities and 19% of serious injuries involve speeding? Aggressive driving includes speeding, running red lights, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic and failing to yield the right of way among other behaviours. This summer, the Chatham-Kent Police Service would like all motorists to please […]
Around 2:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police received a call about a suspicious vehicle on Green Line in Ridgetown. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Hill Road. Through investigation, officers determined that the male driver was in possession of electronic equipment and jewelry, stolen from an unlocked residence on Golf Course Line. […]
On August 5, 2013 shortly after midnight, police responded to a break and enter on Merritt Avenue. At this time, the homeowner reported that she was awoken by a noise. Upon checking the residence, she found her kitchen sliding door open and lights on. A suspicious man was then observed in her backyard. Several items […]
Shortly after 5:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to an airplane crash on Knoll Road. A 58-year-old Dover Township man was attempting to land his Cessna 172 plane when he encountered problems with his braking system. The plane crashed into a cornfield next to the runaway causing the plane to flip. Neither the driver nor […]
Earlier this week, officers in Wallaceburg conducted radar enforcement on Dufferin Avenue and Forhan Street. A total of 24 tickets were issued for various Highway Traffic offences along with one vehicle being towed as there were no licensed drivers found on board. The Chatham-Kent Police Service urges all drivers to pay attention to the posted […]
The Chatham-Kent police would like to remind all those enjoying the Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing this weekend, to please drink responsibly. If you plan on drinking, then plan ahead not to drive. Make arrangements to stay overnight, use a designated driver or call a cab. If you suspect that someone is driving under […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman in connection with an assault last night in Chatham. Around 8:30 p.m. last night, police responded to a residence on Mary Street in regards to a disturbance. At this time, officers found two women involved in an altercation. Through investigation, officers learned that a 31-year-old attended a 53-year-old […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic investigation. Just before 4:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police attended a residence in Chatham in regards to a domestic complaint. At this time, a woman reported that she had been the victim of domestic violence on several occasions during her marriage. Around 11:30 p.m. […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. On May 31, 2013 the man was released from custody with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that he was return to court as required. On July 16, 2013, the man failed to attend court and a warrant was issued for his […]
Around 10:00 a.m. yesterday morning, emergency crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Elizabeth Street in Chatham. A 50-year-old Chatham man was traveling southbound on Elizabeth Street when he collided with a parked vehicle and hydro pole. The man was transported by ambulance to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with serious injuries. and later […]