The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 117 calls for service in the past 24 hours. Five people were arrested.
Police Execute Search Warrant CK15013428
Yesterday, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Intelligence Section executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a residence on the north side of Chatham.
Approximately $600,000 worth of marihuana and psilocybin were seized for analysis.
A 44-year-old Chatham man has been arrested and charged with production of marihuana, possession for the purposes of trafficking and possession of psilocybin. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Woman Fails to Provide Breath Sample CK15013510
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman following a traffic complaint.
Last night around 11:30 p.m. a concerned citizen reported to police that a woman under the influence of alcohol had just left the Westcourt Complex in a grey car with her two young children. An officer on general patrol observed the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Dufferin Avenue. Through investigation, the officer suspected the woman had been drinking. She was given several opportunities to provide a suitable sample of her breath into an approved screening device, however she failed to comply.
The 32-year-old Wallaceburg woman was charged with failing to provide a breath sample. She was released with conditions pending a future court date of June 17, 2015. The children were picked up by family members.
Man Charged with Failing to Comply CK15013421
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man for breaching his release conditions.
On April 13, 2015, the man was released from custody with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that he was to reside at a specific address in Dover Township.
Yesterday, police received information that it appeared the man was living out of his van in a parking lot on Park Avenue East in Chatham. Through investigation, officers learned that the man was not abiding by his residency condition. The 29-year-old Dover Township man has been charged with failing to comply. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Fentanyl – Patch Return Protocol
Join us for a discussion about the dangers associated with Fentanyl abuse in our community.
Fentanyl is being misused and is causing deaths. Several communities in Ontario are adopting a ‘Patch for Patch’ policy. It is time for us in Chatham-Kent to adopt our own?
Tonight, we will be discussing this question at the Frank and Mary Uniac Auditorium at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. Join us at 7:00 p.m. for this Community Forum as it affects all of us here in Chatham-Kent.
Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting
Please be advised that there will be a Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting today at 10:00 a.m. at police headquarters, 24 Third Street, Chatham.