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CK police briefs - Saturday, September 9, 2023

Detained for drugged driving incident

Police arrested a 39-year-old Chatham man for allegedly driving impaired on Park Avenue in Chatham.

Officers found the individual inside the vehicle, unconscious in the driver's seat.

A Drug Recognition Expert evaluated the 39-year-old Chatham resident, and he was subsequently arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs.

The car was towed.

Man arrested for impaired driving

At 9:00 p.m. on Friday, an officer observed a vehicle displaying erratic driving behaviour, prompting them to initiate a vehicle stop.

A 23-year-old Blenheim man, who allegedly exhibited signs of alcohol impairment, was subsequently arrested.

The results of the breath tests indicated a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. The 23-year-old Blenheim man is now facing charges of operating a vehicle while impaired, exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit, and violating zero blood alcohol tolerance regulations for novice drivers.

He has been released from custody with a future court date.

Individual accused of public intoxication

At approximately 1:00 a.m., police received a report about a man on King Street in Chatham.

Authorities located a 25-year-old Chatham resident who was allegedly intoxicated and incapable of self-care.

Consequently, he has been charged with public intoxication

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