FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 217 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Nine people were arrested four of which were on outstanding warrants.
Arrest, Break and Enter Queens Ln. Chatham CK24028912
On the 22nd of June 2024, at approximately 8:25am the owner to a business on Queens Line in Chatham was alerted to cameras that captured three suspects in his compound who all split up. Several officers attended the area and the CKPS drone was utilized. The suspects involved were captured and arrested for B&E Commit Theft Under $5,000 & Possession Under $5,000. One of the males was additionally charged with Failing to Comply with Probation. One of the males was released on a future court date with conditions while the other two were held for bail.
Arrest/Weapons, Wallaceburg CK24028960
On the 22nd of June 2024, at approximately 12:24pm. A 26 year old Wallaceburg male attended a residence in Wallaceburg and threatened a male with a handgun in a dispute over the sale of a boat. The male suspect was located by police a short distance away and was arrested without incident. The handgun was located by police and confirmed to be a realistic looking Glock BB gun. The male suspect was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters where he was later released on a future court date with conditions.
Arrest/Impaired Drug CK24029013
On the 22nd of June 2024 at approximately 5:01pm the Chatham-Kent Police received a call for service in relation to a female in the drive-thru of a business on St. Clair St. in Chatham. It was reported that the female driver had passed out in the drive thru lane while behind the wheel of her motor vehicle. Police determined that the female’s ability to operate a motor vehicle had been impaired due to the use of drugs. As a result, she was arrested and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters where she was held for a bail hearing.
MOVE TO THE RIGHT
An emergency vehicle is driving behind me with their lights on! What do I do??
Drivers are legally required to pull over when they see emergency personnel approaching with their emergency lights activated. This includes police officers, firefighters, and paramedics who are responding to emergencies. Failure to do so can result in fines, demerit points on your driver’s license, and even criminal charges if someone is injured or killed as a result of your actions.
There are several reasons why drivers need to pull over when they see emergency personnel approaching with their emergency lights activated:
1. Safety of emergency personnel: Every second counts when emergency personnel respond to an emergency. By pulling over and giving them a clear path to the scene, drivers can help ensure they arrive quickly and safely. This is particularly important for firefighters and paramedics who may need to transport critically injured patients to the hospital.
2. Safety of other drivers: When emergency personnel are approaching with their emergency lights activated, they often drive at higher speeds and may need to pass through red lights or stop signs. By pulling over, drivers can help ensure that other drivers are not at risk of a collision with emergency vehicles.
3. Legal requirements: As mentioned earlier, failing to pull over for emergency personnel violates Canada’s law. The penalties for this offence can be significant and can impact your ability to drive in the future.
4. Common courtesy: Pulling over for emergency personnel is also a matter of common courtesy. These men and women are putting their lives on the line to help others, and it is essential that we do everything we can to support them in their efforts.
In summary, drivers in Canada must pull over when they see emergency personnel approaching with their emergency lights activated. This is not only a legal requirement but also a matter of safety and common courtesy. By doing so, drivers can help ensure that emergency personnel can respond quickly and safely to emergencies and that other drivers are not put at risk.
Penalties
Drivers can be charged if they do not slow down or move over when it is safe to do so. Drivers can face the following penalties:
First offence: fines ranging from $400 to $2,000. 3 demerit points if convicted possible suspension of driver’s licence for up to 2 years
Subsequent offences (within 5 years) : fines ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. 3 demerit points if convicted possible jail time of up to 6 months possible suspension of driver’s licence for up to 2 years
It is also illegal to follow within 150 metres of a fire vehicle or ambulance responding to a call.
