Four arrests on outstanding warrants
The law has come calling for four people who were all wanted by Chatham-Kent police.
The first accused -- a 37-year-old Chatham man -- was allegedly found hiding in an attic at a residence on St. Clair Street Wednesday afternoon.
Police said they found the man while they were following up on a tip that someone who was wanted on ten outstanding warrants was at the address. He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
The second arrest was made by police in St. Thomas.
A 34-year-old man who was wanted for failing to comply with his release conditions and failing to attend court was arrested in St. Thomas late Wednesday afternoon and taken back to Chatham-Kent for court purposes. He was also taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
The third and fourth arrests were made at around 3 a.m. Thursday.
Police said officers were out on McNaughton Avenue and found a 24-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman who were both wanted on several outstanding warrants. They were both taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Police probe Chatham break-in
Chatham-Kent police are investigating a daytime break-in at a residence on St. Clair Street in Chatham.
Officers said sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 7:50 p.m., someone forced their way into a residence on that street and took off with some jewellery and electronics worth an estimated $5,000.
The break-in also caused about $500 in damage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Josh Rose at joshr@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87290.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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More drivers ticketed during CK traffic blitz
Chatham-Kent police are still cracking down on delinquent drivers.
Officers said they stopped seven motorists for speeding on Wednesday -- three on Port Road and four on Chatham Street South in Blenheim.
Police also charged one driver with disobeying a stop sign on Orangewood Boulevard in Chatham.
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London man accused of running from crash scene
A 30-year-old man from London is facing a handful of charges after allegedly hopping a fence to distance himself from the scene of a crash on Highway 401.
Provincial police were called to a crash on Highway 401 near the Queens Line exit, on Wednesday afternoon.
The driver allegedly ran away from the scene and jumped over a fence to flee from the police. He was found shortly after and charged with failing to remain at the scene, driving while under suspension, careless driving, and failing to give identification.
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Two speeders stopped by CK OPP
Chatham-Kent OPP have also been keeping an eye out for motorists who are moving a little too quickly.
OPP said an officer on patrol along Highway 401 near the Orford Road exit spotted a vehicle that looked like it was going too fast at around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday. That same vehicle was reportedly clocked on radar going "well in excess" of the posted 100 km/h speed limit in that zone.
As a result, a 22-year-old North York resident was charged with racing a motor vehicle.
In the second case, OPP said an officer on patrol along Highway 40 north of Chatham at around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday noticed a vehicle that appeared to be speeding and later clocked it going "well in excess" of the posted 80 km/h limit in that zone.
A 30-year-old Southwold resident was charged with racing a motor vehicle in connection with the investigation.
In both cases, the driver's licenses and vehicles were taken away for seven days.