Drugs seized during traffic stop
Two people were arrested after a traffic stop in Chatham turned up suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and crack cocaine.
Police said an officer on general patrol stopped a vehicle on Patteson Avenue on Sunday afternoon.
The 53-year-old man behind the wheel was reportedly driving with a suspended licence. During a search, police found suspected fentanyl.
Police said the passenger, a 38-year-old Chatham woman, was allegedly in possession of suspected fentanyl, a combination of suspected crack cocaine and fentanyl, along with three loaded syringes containing suspected methamphetamine, and a crack pipe. Police said she was also wanted for drug possession and failing to attend court.
The 38-year-old was charged with four counts of being in drug possession and held in custody pending a bail hearing. The 53-year-old man was released with a future court date scheduled for August 4.
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Houseguest allegedly steals homeowner's vehicle
Officers are trying to track down a white 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, reported stolen from a residence in Wallaceburg.
Police said the homeowner of a residence on University Avenue had their keys swiped by a houseguest on Sunday morning. The vehicle was last seen with Ontario license plates BRNH 193.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 extension 87172 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Dresden man accused of assault
A 44-year-old Dresden man is charged with assault after police were called about a disturbance on Sunday night.
Officers were called to a residence around 5:30 p.m. Police said the incident involved two men who know each other.
The 44-year-old now has a future court date set for July 22.
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Pop-up trailer reported stolen in Wallaceburg
A 1989 white pop-up trailer has been reported stolen in Wallaceburg.
Police said it was taken from a property on Water Street sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning. The trailer was last seen with Ontario license plate H5674W.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-436-6600 extension 87172. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Tilbury man caught out past curfew
A 57-year-old man from Tilbury is in more trouble with the law after allegedly breaking his curfew conditions.
Police said the man was found at a motel on Grand Avenue East in Chatham around 2 a.m. on Monday. However, four separate release documents showed that he is supposed to stay at his own residence between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
He's now charged with four counts of failing to comply with his release conditions. He has a future court date set for July 28.