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CK police briefs - Friday, February 14, 2020

No injuries in separate collisions

Charges have been laid following a few separate collisions that took place during Thursday's snowy weather conditions.

A 57-year-old Tilbury woman was charged in connection with a two-vehicle crash on Queen Street North in Tilbury. Police were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. Luckily, no one was hurt but the damage is pegged around $3,500.

Police were called to another two-vehicle crash around 4:30 p.m., but it happened on Richmond Street in Chatham. Damage is estimated at $15,000. A 36-year-old Highgate woman was charged with making an unsafe turn.

Shortly after around 5:30 p.m., a 27-year-old Tilbury woman was charged with careless driving after a two-vehicle collision happened on Sandys Street in Chatham. No injuries were reported, although damage was estimated at $3,000.

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Ex-boyfriend charged

A 31-year-old Chatham man has been charged after he allegedly wouldn't leave his ex-girlfriend alone.

Police said he was arrested on Thursday and charged with criminal harassment. He has a court date set for March 13. ----------

Break-in reported in Dover Township

Chatham-Kent police are investigating after someone stole jewellery from a residence on Winterline Road in Dover Township.

Police said the break-in happened on Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 extension 87344 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Police offer support 

This Valentine's Day, police are reminding people that "love shouldn't hurt".

There are services available for people in unhealthy relationships. They are as listed below:

- Police at 519-352-1234 or 911 in an emergency - Victim Services at 519-436-6630 - Chatham-Kent Women’s Centre at 519-354-6360 or information can be found through their website - Chatham-Kent Sexual Assault Crisis Centre at 519-354-8688

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