Early morning car chase leads to dangerous driving charges
Police in Chatham observed a vehicle that was previously involved in numerous complaints driving near Riverview Drive around 9 a.m. Thursday.
When officers attempted to stop the vehicle it fled and a pursuit was initiated. The driver continued driving westbound on Riverview before it entered a ditch. No injuries occurred during the pursuit and a 29-year-old male was arrested for Dangerous Operation, and Flight from Police. The driver was issued Part Three ticket for having a speed measuring device, and Fail to Surrender License.
The male was released from custody with a future court date.
Domestic dispute at local motel
Police responded to a domestic-related incident at the Chatham Motel on Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, a 49-year-old male was charged with two counts of assault and was held for a future bail hearing.
Traffic incident on McNaughton Avenue
Police were called to an incident involving an older model, blue, GMC pickup truck on McNaughton Avenue East shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday.
No further details on the circumstances surrounding the incident have been released at this time but, police are asking that anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Constable. Ashwin Roy at ashwinr@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension: 87335.
Female caught driving with disqualified license
Police in Wallaceburg observed a known female operating a vehicle contrary to her prohibition order just before 10 p.m. Friday.Officers stopped the vehicle and the 32-year-old woman was arrested and later released on Form Nine for two counts of Drive Disqualified.
Traffic stop leads to warrant arrest
Police initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle on Margaret Avenue in Wallaceburg around 4.a.m on Saturday.
As a result, officers arrested a 37-year-old male who was wanted for threats of mischief and assault. The man was held for a bail hearing.
