Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 202 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four people were arrested.
Man arrested for Breaching Release Conditions- CK24052047
Yesterday at approximately 5:00PM, Police were called to a residence on Joseph Street in Chatham. Police learned that a male party had attended a residence in contravention of his release conditions.
A 29-year-old male was located and arrested. The male has been held in custody pending a Bail Hearing.
Reminder: Rules when it comes to School Buses
With the First day of school fast approaching, Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind motorist the rules of the road with the increase bus traffic.
When driving on a road WITHOUT a median:
- drivers travelling in both directions must stop for a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing
- when you approach the bus from the front, stop at a safe distance to let children get on or off the bus and cross the road
- don’t move forward until the red lights have stopped flashing or the bus begins to move
When driving on a road WITH a median:
- traffic coming from the opposite direction is not required to stop.
Fines
Drivers can be charged if they pass a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing:
- First offence: $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points.
- Each following offence: $1,000 to $4,000, six demerit points and possible jail time (up to six months)
Vehicle owners can be charged if their vehicle illegally passes a stopped school bus, even if they weren’t driving.
Media Contact:
Sgt. Lynette Rosina #7228