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CK police briefs - Sunday, December 8, 2024

Pursuit called off for public safety

An officer on general patrol in Chatham spotted a motorcycle without a proper licence plate on Keil Drive just after 5 p.m. on Saturday.

When police tried to pull the motorcycle over, the driver took off at a high rate of speed.

The officer did not try to pursue the vehicle due to public safety concerns.

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Family dispute leads to charges

A 19-year-old Chatham man was arrested following an alleged family dispute.

Chatham-Kent police were called to the area of Prince Arthur Avenue in Chatham around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Officers had already been called to the area earlier in the evening for a similar call about the same man.

When police arrived, the 19-year-old was intoxicated and unable to care for himself in a public area.

He was arrested, taken to police headquarters, and held until sober.

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Woman arrested on outstanding warrant

Chatham-Kent police arrested a 30-year-old woman in a parking lot on St. Clair Street in Chatham around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Officers say she was wanted in connection to an outstanding robbery investigation.

She was arrested without incident and was later released with conditions and a future court date.

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