Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 14May2017

The Chatham-Kent Police responded to 121 calls for service within the last 24 hours. Six people were arrested. Three of them were arrested on outstanding warrants.

Happy Mother’s Day

The Chatham-Kent Police Service wishes everyone a safe and happy Mother’s Day.

Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) CK17016576 / CK17016609

Last night, officers conducted RIDE spot checks in Wallaceburg and Tilbury. Approximately 43 vehicles were checked.

In Tilbury, a 22-year-old Chatham woman drove right through the RIDE program resulting in a traffic stop on Mill Street West. Through investigation, the officer believed she was driving while under the influence of alcohol and a roadside breath test was conducted. The woman registered a warn and was issued a 7 day license suspension. She was also issued a ticket for having a blood alcohol concentration above zero as a novice driver.

Man Charged with Impaired Driving CK17016545

Around 4:40 p.m. yesterday afternoon, emergency crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of St. Clair Road and Pioneer Line. The man lost control of his vehicle, left the roadway and struck a light pole. The 25-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests. He was charged with careless driving and issued a three day license suspension for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Man Charged with being Intoxicated in a Public Place CK17016577

Last night, shortly after 11:00 p.m. police responded to the report of a person in need of assistance on Longwoods Road. Officers arrived on scene and located the man in the middle of the road, intoxicated and unable to care for himself. For his own safety, the 19-year-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to police headquarters. He has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place and will be released when sober.

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