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CK police briefs - Sunday, October 1, 2023

Drying tobacco stolen from barn

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a break-and-enter theft on River Line in Harwich.

Sometime over the last three days, unknown suspects entered a barn and took some tobacco that was drying.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

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Suspect arrested in break-and-enter

A 33-year-old man is facing charges after a property on Wellington Street West in Chatham was broken into.

Police said they received an alarm call and when they arrived, they found a broken window.

Officers said they found a man inside who was on probation for similar incidents and arrested him.

He was charged with break and enter, mischief, and breach of probation.

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Man arrested in Wallaceburg

Chatham-Kent police received several calls about a man in the area of Wallace Street.

He was arrested by officers for breach of the peace and was taken to police headquarters until he was sober.

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Watch for wildlife

Chatham-Kent police are reminding motorists to keep an eye out for deer, especially at dusk and dawn.

To avoid a collision, they recommend:

- Scan the road ahead from shoulder to shoulder for any movement.

- Use high beams at night, when possible, and watch for the glowing eyes of animals.

- If an animal is crossing the road, stop as safely as possible, in your lane.

- Remember, if one animal crosses the road, others may follow.

- Never swerve suddenly. This may cause you to lose control of your vehicle, resulting in a more serious collision.

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