Man assaulted while trying to sell furniture
Two Wallaceburg residents are facing charges after they allegedly assaulted someone who was trying to sell them a piece of furniture.
Chatham-Kent police said they were called in at around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, adding that their investigation showed that the alleged victim had met with the pair for the sale.
The co-accused then allegedly assaulted the man after refusing to pay for the item.
The victim went to get medical attention for his injuries afterwards and police were able to track down the two suspects.
A 16-year-old Wallaceburg youth and a 44-year-old Wallaceburg man were both arrested and charged with assault.
They were both taken back to police headquarters and later released with conditions and a future court date.
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Chatham man charged with impaired driving after crash
A 21-year-old Chatham man is facing an impaired driving charge after a crash between Chatham and Tilbury that sent him to the hospital.
Police said they were called to the scene of the single-vehicle crash on Queen's Line near Dillon Road at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday.
Officers said the vehicle went off the road and hit a tree before coming to a stop on the south side of the highway.
The driver, who was the only person inside the vehicle at the time, was taken to the hospital for medical attention.
Investigators spoke with the driver after he had received treatment for his injuries and believed he had been driving while under the influence of alcohol, so they carried out some breath tests and then arrested him.
He was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit and was later released from custody with conditions and a future court date.
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Impaired driver stopped on St. Clair Street in Chatham
Chatham-Kent police have a tipster to thank for leading them to an impaired driver in Chatham early Thursday morning.
Police said a 41-year-old Wallaceburg woman was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit after they followed up on a report of an impaired driver on St. Clair Street just before 2 a.m. Thursday.
Officers said when they found the woman, they believed she had been driving while under the influence of alcohol, so they took her back to police headquarters for further breath tests.
She was charged and later released with a future court date.
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Police asking for tips to help solve hit and run at Circle K
Chatham-Kent police are asking for your help to solve a hit and run at a convenience store in Wallaceburg.
Police said emergency crews were called to the Circle K on McNaughton Avenue at around 1 a.m. on Saturday, August 20 after a vehicle hit the building and then took off.
Officers said the crash caused "extensive damage."
If you have any information that could help with the investigation, you are asked to contact Constable Kristen Charron at kristenc@chatham-kent.ca.
You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
