Man wanted in CK turns up in Waterloo
A man who was wanted by Chatham-Kent police for skipping court almost three years ago turned up about two hours away.
CK police said the man was initially arrested after a disturbance at a local motel on August 5, 2021 where he allegedly assaulted a victim by grabbing her, punching her, and pulling her hair.
Police said motel staff had stepped in to intervene and held the man until officers arrived.
The man also allegedly damaged the holding cell he was taken to, leading to an additional charge of mischief against him.
He was later released with a future court date, but failed to show up for a scheduled appearance on August 31, 2022.
Waterloo Regional police notified CK police on Wednesday that they had arrested the man.
He was then transferred to CK police custody and was set to be held there pending a bail hearing.
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Two teens arrested after punching someone
A 16-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman are facing assault charges after a late-night disturbance in the parking lot of a retail area in Chatham.
Chatham-Kent police said they were called to the area of Lacroix Street at Richmond Street in Chatham shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday and learned that the two accused had allegedly punched a female acquaintance during an altercation.
Both of the accused were arrested, charged, and released with conditions and a future court date.
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Chatham man, Wheatley man booked for impaired driving in Leamington
Two Chatham-Kent residents are both facing impaired driving charges after two separate stops in Leamington over the past week.
A 34-year-old Wheatley man is facing a pair of impaired driving charges after someone called in a traffic complaint on Highway 77.
Essex County OPP said they received the call shortly after 9:15 p.m. on June 26 and arrested the driver.
In the second case, a 27-year-old Chatham man was arrested after a traffic stop on Highway 3 in Leamington shortly after 9:15 p.m. on July 2.
The accused in that case was charged with impaired driving, failing to comply with a demand, dangerous driving, and resisting a peace officer.
In both of those cases, the driver's license was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was set to be impounded for seven days.
Police are also urging you to call 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to drive is impaired by drugs or alcohol.