Chatham

CK police briefs - Saturday, June 5, 2021

Impaired driving charge laid

An alleged drunk driver has been charged after a vehicle was found in a ditch in the area of Mull Road in Harwich Township.

Officers responded to a complaint on Friday.

Police said a 29-year-old Chatham man suspected of being impaired by alcohol was taken to headquarters following an investigation.

He was charged and later released from police custody pending a future court date.

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Arrests made following break-in

A woman arrested in connection to a break-in was allegedly found with suspected fentanyl.

Chatham-Kent police said officers were called Friday about a break and enter in the area of Houston Street in Chatham.

A 36-year-old Chatham man and a 49-year-old Chatham woman were both arrested after they were allegedly found with stolen property. However, the Chatham woman was also allegedly found with suspected fentanyl.

Police said she was held for a bail hearing while the Chatham man was released with a future court date.

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