Winter Driving – Stay Alert, Slow Down and Stay in Control
Weather conditions can be unpredictable. Snow on a road can be hard-packed and slippery as ice or it can be smooth and soft. Wet snow can make for slushy roads. Heavy slush can build up in the wheel wells of your vehicle and affect your ability to steer. Remember to increase your following distance and look ahead when you drive. This will help you recognize any potential hazards with plenty of time to respond. Also, consider purchasing snow tires for your vehicle as they improve traction in the snow and ensure you have a winter survival kit.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service reminds all motorists to drive according to the road and weather conditions. Slow down and be prepared before leaving home by checking the weather forecast or Ministry of Transportation Traveller Information Services at www.ontario.ca/511 as highway conditions are updated regularly.
Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Seatbelt Infractions CK16000799
On Sunday night around 9:30 p.m. an officer on general patrol observed a pick- up truck travelling westbound on Main Street in Ridgetown with four people riding in the open portion of the truck bed. The officer initiated a traffic stop and learned that the two passengers in the front seat were also not wearing their seatbelts.
The driver of the truck, an 18-year-old Watford man was charged with failing to surrender his driver’s license. His six passengers were charged with failing to wear a seatbelt.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind motorists that there can only be as many passengers in the vehicle as there are seatbelts. Failing to wear a seatbelt may result in a $240 fine.
Seatbelts Save Lives – Buckle Up !!
Break and Enter in Chatham CK16000879
Around 2:00 a.m. this morning, unknown suspect(s) forced their way into the TSC store on St. Clair Street causing about $1500 damage. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole several ‘go-pro’ type cameras.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Wayne Plaquet at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #7040. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Motor Vehicle Collisions
CK16000828 – Shortly before noon yesterday, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Bristol Drive in Chatham. The driver lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway and struck a hydro pole causing approximately $5000 damage. Luckily, he was not injured. The 20-year-old Chatham man was charged with careless driving.
CK16000831 – Around 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two vehicle collision on Lowe Avenue in Wallaceburg. No one was injured. Total damage was estimated at $15,000. A Wallaceburg man was charged with careless driving.
Theft in Chatham CK16000834
Sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning, unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a cube van parked in a lot on King Street East. An apartment sized dryer was removed from the vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rob Herder at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #8676. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.