Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 25June2016

R.I.D.E. Checks in Chatham-Kent

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On June 24th Chatham-Kent Police conducted R.I.D.E. checks in Erieau and Thamesville. In total 537 vehicles were checked. Police administered 7 road side tests with one refusal and one novice driver being charged. Police also issued 12 non-alcohol related Provincial Offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

With the summer weather here it is important to arrange sober transportation if you plan on consuming alcohol. Registering a ‘Warn’ or 0.05BAC on a roadside test will result in a driver’s license suspension and costly insurance hike. For more information on Ontario’s Impaired Driving Laws please visit the link below.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired-driving.shtml

Dangerous Conditions caused by Livestock

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On June 24th Chatham-Kent Police responded to Harwich Township for an animal complaint. A large bovine had escaped its enclosure and was running down a country highway. The animal then proceeded through a field towards the Chatham-Kent Municipal Airport. The Airport staff were advised and due to immediate safety concerns the animal was put down.

Dangerous Road Conditions

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On June 25th at 5:45am and 6:15am two separate occurrences of missing manholes were reported in Chatham. The locations on Wellington St. W. and Emma St. were reported to Chatham-Kent repair crews for immediate attention. The method or circumstance of their removal is unknown.

Removing a manhole, traffic control or other important piece of highway equipment can cause significant property damage to vehicles and potentially grievous injuries to drivers and pedestrians. Offenders could find themselves facing more than theft charges.

Woman Arrested for Domestic Assault

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On June 24th Chatham-Kent Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Ridgetown. A 31 year old man and a 31 year old women were arguing in the late afternoon. The man left the residence and returned around 10:00pm. The argument continued and the women struck the man in the head with a towel bar. The woman was arrested for Assault with a Weapon and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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