Police nab two wanted persons
During a disturbance call on Thames Street in Chatham on Wednesday, police captured two suspects who were wanted on outstanding warrants.
A 27-year-old man who was wanted in London, Ontario and a 37-year-old woman known to Chatham police were both located and arrested.
Neither of the individuals' identities has been released.
The woman was transported to Chatham-Kent police headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
---Stay off your phone while driving, police warn
Chatham-Kent police are warning residents to stay off their cell phones while driving.
To that end, the department has included a checklist for what is constitutes as illegal while driving:- Using a phone or other hand-held wireless communication device to text or dial.
- Using a hand-held electronic entertainment device, such as a tablet or portable gaming console.
- Viewing display screens unrelated to driving, such as watching a video.
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Stop making false calls, say police
False 911 calls are continuing to pull officers away from incidents that require their attention, police said in a statement on Thursday.
"The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to ensure that everyone knows what number to call should they require police assistance," said police. "If you have a life-threatening emergency or would like to report a crime in progress, please call 911 immediately."
A list of other crime prevention phone numbers are as follows:
- Non-emergency incidents, police dispatch centre 519-352-1234.
- General inquiries, 519-436-6600 ext. 222.
- Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Chatham-Kent police remind you not to call 911 unless it is an emergency.
