The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 170 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Ten people were arrested, and five were on outstanding warrants.
Serious Motor Vehicle Collision CK23045329
On Monday, August 28th, 2023 at around 6:50 p.m., emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on Centre Side Road at Cedar Hedge Line in Chatham Township.
A woman driving westbound on Cedar Hedge Line was struck by a man driving a pick-up truck southbound on Centre Side Road.
The 18-year-old Chatham Township woman was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and sustained minor physical injuries. The 22-year-old Chatham Township man was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with serious injuries and later transferred to Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario
The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Josh Flikweert at 519-355-1092 or joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca.
Man Arrested for Impaired Driving CK23038159
At approximately 5:25 p.m., police responded to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in the city of Chatham.
Police learned there a man was slumped over the steering wheel of a motor vehicle and appeared to be in and out of consciousness.
Upon arrival Police observed the man who appeared to be under the influence.
The man was arrested for impaired operation of a conveyance. Following the accused’s arrest police located various drug paraphernalia on him. The man was transported to police headquarters where a Qualified Breath Technician and a Drug Recognition Expert conducted a series of tests and analysis.
The 43-year-old Chatham man was charged with Impaired Operation of Conveyance – impaired by drug and was later released with conditions and a future court date.
Man Arrested for Impaired Driving, Driving While Under Suspension and Novice Drive Blood Alcohol Content Above Zero CK23045346
At approximately 9:00 p.m., police responded to a possible impaired driving investigation in the area of Charing Cross Road and Seventh Line. A concerned citizen viewed the man driving out of the parking lot of an establishment and believed him to be intoxicated.
Police arrived in the area and observed the vehicle driving; police subsequently initiated a traffic stop.
The accused observed to be the driver of the vehicle despite his G2 license being suspended since August 2021.
After registering a “fail” on the approved screening device, the male was taken into custody and transported to Headquarters for breath tests.
The 24 year old Chatham man was charged with Operation While Impaired – 80 plus, driving while Under Suspension and Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Content Above Zero. The accused was later released with a notice of suspension, conditions and future court date of September 11th 2023.
Man Arrested for Uttering Threats CK23045322
Last night at approximately 7:30p.m., police received a call of a male party threatening to assault and cause bodily harm to his Neighbour.
Police were advised the accused was a Neighbour of the complainant and was unprovoked when he threatened to hurt and cause bodily harm to the party numerous times.
Following police investigation, the 18 year old Wallaceburg male was arrested with six counts of Utter Threats. The accused was taken into police custody and transported to headquarters where he was later release with conditions and a future court date of September 25th, 2023.
