UPDATE: Charges laid after Black Mercedes recovered in London
A London man is facing several charges including drug possession and failing to stop for police in connection with a car theft investigation that started in Chatham.
Chatham-Kent police previously reported that a black 2012 Mercedes that was stolen from a residence in on Turquoise Court earlier this week turned up in London.
Since then, London police have released more information about the case.
Officers said a 35-year-old London man was arrested on Wednesday after a London police officer saw a black Mercedes C6G drive past him in the area of Adelaide Street and Ada Street. When the officer ran a check of the license plate, he learned that the vehicle was reported stolen from Chatham earlier in the day.
Members of the London Police Service's Traffic Management Unit attempted to stop the vehicle on Dundas Street, but the driver allegedly refused to pull over.
The suspect eventually stopped the vehicle on Second Street near Hartlet Street and then took off running, but he was arrested a short distance away.
Police said they found 14.3 grams of suspected fentanyl in his possession, adding that he also had someone else's identification.
As a result of the investigation, the accused was charged with several offences including drug trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and failing to stop for police.
The accused was later released with a future court date.
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Man throws rock at parked vehicle
A 36-year-old man is in trouble with the law after he allegedly caused a bit of a commotion in Chatham while he was out past his curfew.
Police said the man is accused of throwing a rock at a parked vehicle Thursday night in the area of Queen Street and Park Avenue in Chatham. Police say they were called in after the owner of the vehicle confronted the man.
The damage to the vehicle was estimated at $500.
The man accused of throwing the rock was charged with mischief and failing to comply with his curfew. He was later released with a future court date.
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Generators, compressor stolen during break-in
Chatham-Kent police are working to track down two generators and a compressor that were stolen from a residence on Water Street in Wallaceburg earlier this week.
Police said someone broke into the residence sometime between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. Thursday and took off with the items, which have an estimated combined value of $2,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jennifer Jacobson at jenniferja@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87212.
Anonymous callers can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Tools targeted by thieves
Chatham-Kent police are also investigating a break-in at a shed on Victoria Road in Howard Township.
Police said someone forced their way into the shed sometime between Saturday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 10 and took off with five 20V DeWalt batteries, two DeWalt chargers, a Honda rotor tiller, a Hitachi charger, and some keys for tractors and a John Deere gator.
The total value of the theft has been estimated at $1,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Mark Smith at marksm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87162.
You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
