Chatham

CK police briefs- Sunday, July 5, 2020

Neighbours put out small fire in Tilbury

Damage is estimated at $500 after the siding on a house on Pearl Street in Tilbury caught fire.

Chatham-Kent police said the neighbours extinguished the blaze, and their quick action prevented major damage to the home.

Officials say the fire is not suspicious.

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Rollover crash leads to charges

Chatham-Kent police were called to a single-vehicle rollover on Pinehurst Line.

Police said the driver was not injured, but their licence was suspended.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was charged with careless driving and driving while under suspension.

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Theft from barn under investigation

A Honda power washer and a 200 ft hose were reported stolen from a barn on Langstaff Line.

Police said the break and enter occurred something overnight on Saturday, July 4.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 extension #87334, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Driver caught stunt driving

A motorist who was caught driving way too fast on Middle Line will be walking for a week.

An officer pulled the vehicle over after recording it going 160 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. The driver was charged with stunt driving, his licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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