The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 92 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested.
Collision Leads to Impaired Charges CK16005932
Just before 11:30 p.m. last night, police responded to a single motor vehicle on McNaughton Avenue near Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg. The driver of the truck lost control and struck the side wall of the Lord Selkirk Bridge. Through investigation, police believed the man was driving his truck while under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested. The man was transported to police headquarters for breath tests where he refused.
Richard Jackson, 49 years, of John Park Road in Tupperville was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit and refusing to provide a breath sample. He was released pending a future court date of March 23, 2016. His vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
Man Charged with Impaired Driving CK16005938
Around 12:30 a.m. this morning, an officer on general patrol observed a man driving erratically on Harwich Road near Talbot Trail. The officer initiated a traffic stop and through investigation believed the man was driving his truck while under the influence of alcohol. The man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
Jeffrey Russell, 30 years, of Talbot Trail in Ridgetown was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit. He was released pending a future court date of March 23, 2016. His vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
Theft of Tools in Chatham CK16005870
Sometime late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, unknown suspect(s) stole various Mastercraft tools from the back of a pick-up truck parked on Delaware Avenue. Total value of the theft is estimated at $1500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Brad Hyatt at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #84990. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and Enter In Chatham CK16005861
Sometime between March 9 at 5:15 p.m. and March 10 at 7:30 a.m. unknown suspect(s) entered a locked compound on Merritt Avenue, also known as Bennet’s Trucking. Approximately $20,000 worth of tools and equipment were stolen. A white Dodge Ram pick-up truck was also stolen, however it was recovered yesterday around noon on Wellington Street East.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Brad Molnar at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #86444. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Protecting Your Home this March Break
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to offer the following safety tips for those traveling out of town. Should you be leaving your home unattended overnight or longer:
– Keep a ‘lived-in’ look while you are away. Have mail picked up and arrangements made to have snow removed from your driveway should winter weather affect the area
– Use automatic timers to turn lights on and off in various parts of the house at night
– Keep valuables out of sight and secure them in a safety deposit box
– Before walking out of the house, do one last check of all your windows and doors to ensure they are all closed and locked.
For more information, please visit our website at http://ckpolice.com/march-break-home-safety-tips/
