Man already banned from driving eight times spotted behind the wheel again
A 42-year-old Chatham man who was banned from driving eight times got a ride in a police cruiser again Monday evening.
Police said an officer on general patrol pulled the driver over shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday after seeing a match for a suspended driver on an Automatic Licence Plate Reader.
Police said through investigation, the officer learned that the driver's licence was suspended and he had been prohibited from driving eight times, and was allegedly failing to comply with his release conditions that required him not to drive a vehicle without a valid license in his name.
The accused was arrested and charged and was set to be held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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Chatham man booked for impaired driving
A 38-year-old Chatham man is facing a pair of charges after he was allegedly found passed out in a vehicle in Blenheim.
Police said they were called to the scene in the parking lot of a business in the area of Talbot Street West just before 8 p.m. Monday for a report of a possible impaired driver.
When police arrived, they allegedly found the driver unconscious in the vehicle.
Officers said the man eventually woke up, at which point police administered a field sobriety test. As a result of that test, police determined the man was impaired by drug.
The 38-year-old man was arrested and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and refusing to comply with a demand.
He was taken to police headquarters and later released with a future court date.
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Police find wanted man on Riverview Drive
A call about an unwanted person on Riverview Drive in Chatham led police to a man who was wanted for a handful of charges.
Police said they were called to the area Monday morning and found a man there who they knew "from previous occurrences."
Officers said the man was wanted on warrants for three counts of failing to attend court along with one count each of break and enter with intent, possession of break-in instruments, failing to comply, and obstructing police.
A 45-year-old Chatham-Kent man was arrested and taken to police headquarters where he was set to be held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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Police use surveillance footage to identify theft suspect
A 32-year-old Chatham woman is facing charges after she was allegedly caught on camera stealing some outdoor items on Grand Avenue East.
Police said the items were taken at around 7 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, adding that officers were able to identify the woman -- who is "known to police from previous occurrences" -- by reviewing some surveillance footage.
Police said they found her at around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday and charged her with two counts of theft.
She was taken to police headquarters and was set to be held there pending a bail hearing.
Police seek public's assistance in identifying suspect in ongoing investigation
Chatham-Kent police are looking for your help in identifying a woman in connection with an ongoing investigation.
Police say an incident took place this morning in the area of King Street and Robertson Avenue in Chatham.
No other details have been released.
