Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – Sept 3, 2015

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 117 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven people were arrested, and three are being held for a bail hearing.

Drug Possession

In February of 2015, a Chatham resident was placed on a Probation order as a result of several criminal convictions. One of the conditions was to remain within his residence between the hours of 10PM and 7AM.

In the early morning of September 2, 2015, Chatham-Kent Police attended the area Inshes Ave, Chatham, for a suspicious male party. The man was located in the side yard of one of the residences and arrested for breaching his probation order. Upon search, he was found to be in possession of suspected hydro-morphine and crystal methamphetamine.

The 26 year old Chatham man was charged with Breach of Probation and Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was processed and later transported to courts for a bail hearing.

Couple Arrested on Domestic Charges

In the evening of September 2, 2015, Chatham-Kent Police were dispatched to an address on Orchard Heights, Chatham, in regards to a domestic dispute. The 18 year old male complained of being assaulted by his 17 year old girlfriend. Through investigation, it was learned that the two parties were consuming alcohol together at his residence, earlier in the evening. A verbal argument ensued a while after, that turned into a physical altercation, and the female left the residence.

The female was later located, and it was learned that she was released on an undertaking from a previous domestic incident in July, 2015. One of the conditions upon her release from Police custody, was not to communicate with the male and to abstain from consuming alcohol.

As a result the 18 year old Chatham man was charged with Assault and Party to an Offence. The 17 year old female was charged with 2 counts of Breach of Undertaking. Both parties were lodged and held for a bail hearing.

RIDE

Overnight, Chatham-Kent Police conducted a RIDE spot check in Chatham. Over the span of 2 hours, 75 vehicles were checked. Two roadside tests were conducted, and one 3-day suspension was issued.

Chatham-Kent Police reminds its citizens to plan ahead and have a designated driver. The threshold for a 3/7/30 suspension is 50mg alcohol/100ml of blood, and a criminal charge is laid once you reach 80mg alcohol/100ml of blood. If you’re questioning whether or not you’re exceeding the limitations, don’t drive.

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