Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
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Man Riding Mower With Beer Cooler Arrested

A traffic stop involving a riding lawnmower in Pain Court has led to an arrest.

Chatham-Kent police got a call yesterday about a man driving the mower on Winterline Rd. while in possession of alcohol. Officers spotted the man near Normandin Line while in possession of a cooler containing beer.

Through their investigation police learned the man was bound by conditions from Alberta not to possess alcohol or drive a motor vehicle.

The 48-year-old Dover Township man was arrested and held for a bail hearing.

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