The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 83 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Five people were arrested.
Man Charged with Criminal Harassment CK15034867
Last month, the man was cautioned by police to cease all communication with his ex-girlfriend as per her request.
On November 21, 2105 the woman reported to police that she was still receiving phone calls and emails from the man.
Yesterday afternoon, the 32-year-old Harwich Township man was arrested and charged with criminal harassment. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man Charged with Impaired Driving CK15034903
Last night around 9:30 p.m. an officer on general patrol on Duke Street in Chatham observed a vehicle in the middle of the road with no lights or license plates. The officer initiated a traffic stop and through investigation formed the opinion that the man was driving his car while under the influence of alcohol. A roadside test was administered and the man failed. The man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for further breath tests.
Ryan Raes, 35 years, of Charteris Street in Chatham has been charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit. He was released pending a future court date of December 8, 2015.
Woman Charged with Impaired Driving CK15034904
Shortly after 10:00 p.m. last night, police received information about a possible impaired driver leaving the Via Rail parking lot on Queen Street in Chatham. Around 10:30 p.m. an officer located the vehicle travelling westbound on Tecumseh Line and observed the driver leaving the roadway onto the shoulder multiple times. The officer initiated a traffic stop and through investigation believed the woman was operating her SUV while under the influence of alcohol. The woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters for further breath tests.
Lynn Erickson, 49 years, of Island Crescent in Tilbury has been charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit. She was released pending a future court date of December 8, 2015.
Man Charged with Impaired Driving CK15034908
Around 11:30 p.m. last night, an officer on general patrol observed a vehicle swerving all over Erie Street South in the Ridgetown area. The officer initiated a traffic stop and through investigation believed the man was driving his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
Trevor Mills, 36 years, of Sydenham Street in Howard Township has been charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit. He was released pending a future court date of December 8, 2015.
Break and Enter in Wheatley CK15034853
Sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, unknown suspect(s) forced their way into the Wheatley Arena on Erie Street North. Once inside, the suspect(s) damaged the ATM machine and stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Through investigation, it was also learned that the phone lines had been cut.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Wayne Plaquet at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87040. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
