Checks come up mostly empty during CK police Holiday RIDE program
Chatham-Kent police are thanking the public for their help in making the 2023 holiday season a safe and mostly sober one on local roads.
Police said they checked almost 3,000 vehicles during their Holiday RIDE campaign, but only arrested one driver for impaired driving as a result.
Officers said they made a second impaired driving arrest during the campaign, which stretched from October 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024, but that second arrest was related to a motor vehicle collision and not a RIDE check.
Officers said they checked 2,931 vehicles during 10 RIDE stops, administered 39 roadside tests and issued only two three-day warnings.
The RIDE checks also resulted in seven Highway Traffic Act charges, one other criminal code charge, and one liquor license violation.
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Pickup truck stolen from movie theatre parking lot
Chatham-Kent police are putting out a call for tips as they try to track down a white 2017 Dodge Ram that was stolen from the parking lot at Galaxy Cinemas Wednesday evening.
Police said the vehicle was parked in the lot at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday and was discovered missing just before 8:30 p.m.
Officers said the truck was last seen with Ontario license plate BT48153 and that its box had numerous garbage bags in it, which were clearly visible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jason Hamm at jasonha@chatham-kent.ca.
You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Tools stolen from greenhouse on Talbot Trail
CK police are appealing to the public for information as they investigate a break-in at a commercial greenhouse.
Police said they were called to the greenhouse at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and learned that someone had broken into the facility at around 6 p.m. on December 26.
Whoever broke in also took off with several tools including Milwaukee batteries, drills, and saws.
Police said the tools were engraved with an "L.V.G." marking.
Anyone with information should contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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Careless driving charge laid after vehicle hits hydro pole
Chatham-Kent police have charged a driver with careless driving after a vehicle hit a hydro pole just off Fairview Line in Harwich Township early Thursday morning.
Police said they were called to the scene shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday and learned the vehicle had gone off the road, causing significant damage once it hit the pole.
The road was closed temporarily for the cleanup and the investigation.
Police said the driver was the only person inside the vehicle at the time of the crash.
