Back of a Chatham-Kent police cruiser looking out the right window. (Photo by Greg Higgins)
Chatham

Road rage investigation leads to drugs, weapons charges

A 32-year-old man who was wanted in connection with an alleged road rage incident last month is facing drug and weapons charges after Chatham-Kent police searched his residence.

CK police said the alleged road rage incident was on May 26, adding that they obtained a warrant to search the man's home on Tuesday.

He was arrested for unauthorized possession of a firearm and pointing a firearm.

Officers said they seized several items during their search including three 9 mm bullet casings, one round of 9 mm ammunition, and two sets of brass knuckles.

Police also seized some cocaine and some MDMA with a combined street value of about $4,800 along with digital scales, packaging material, a large quantity of cash, and a cell phone.

The accused was charged with two counts of possession of a banned weapon along with two counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.

He was taken to police headquarters and was later released with conditions and a future court date.

According to police, a 29-year-old Chatham woman turned herself in to police Friday morning in connection with the search. She now faces the same drug and weapons charges as her co-accused.

CK police are also putting out a call for anyone with information related to drug activity to give them a call at (519) 352-1234.

You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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