Daily News Release – Monday, March 16, 2015

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 57 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 0 people were arrested.

Man Charged with Multiple Driving Offences CK15007119

On March 15th, 2015 around 10:14 a.m. an officer on general patrol was traveling in the city of Chatham, when he observed a Black Jeep Liberty speeding. The officer initiated a traffic stop and when the officer queried the license plate and received information that the validation expired January 2015. Upon further investigation it was determined that the driver of the vehicle did not have valid insurance. As a result a 31-year-old Dover Centre man has been charged with speeding, no valid insurance and expired permit.

Man Charged with Multiple Driving Offences CK15007132

On March 15th, 2015 around 01:15 p.m. an officer on general patrol in Chatham, when the officer observed a Chevrolet Cavalier speeding on Victoria Ave. The officer initiated a traffic stop and queried the license place and received information that the validation expired January 2015. Further investigation it was determined that the driver of the vehicle has a suspended driver’s license. As a result 33-year-old, Chatham man has been charged with speeding, expired permit and suspend driving.

Leave the Phone Alone

Did you know that drivers who use hand-held devices are 4x more likely to get into a crash?

Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and statistics have shown us that in 80% of collisions, the driver looked away from the road for only 3 seconds prior to the crash.

As we start to get into nice weather, rethink the way you drive. Consider taking the pledge to ‘Leave the Phone Alone’ while driving. It could save your life https://leavethephonealone.ca/pledge-info.php

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