Chatham

CK police briefs – Saturday, January 26, 2019

Man taunts police, caught shortly after

On Friday police attended a residence in Chatham in relation to a domestic disturbance.

The 33-year-old suspect taunted police, telling them they wouldn't be able to catch him. He then fled on foot.

After a short foot pursuit, the man was arrested.

The Chatham man is being held in custody pending a bail hearing and faces several domestic violence-related offences.

------------ Pair arrested in possession of stolen property

An investigation into several property offences led to two arrests on Friday.

A 30-year-old female and 33-year-old male were located in Ridgetown and transported to police headquarters.

They have since been released with conditions and have a future court date.

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Impaired Driver Arrested in Chatham

On Friday police responded to reports of a possible unconscious and impaired driver in downtown Chatham.

Officers located a 51-year-old man sitting in a running car parked in a store parking lot.

The man was deemed to be intoxicated and was arrested for driving impaired.

While at the police station, the man agreed to take a breathalyzer test but then changed his mind and refused.

As a result of refusing the test, the man was charged with failure to comply with breath demand.

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