Driver busted for having a suspended license, open liquor and drugs
A 37-year-old Wallaceburg man is in trouble with the law after police made some troubling discoveries during a traffic stop Sunday night.
Chatham-Kent police said they pulled a vehicle over just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday on McNaughton Avenue in Wallaceburg and learned that the driver had a suspended license and an open alcoholic beverage can in the driver's side door.
Police said when they searched the vehicle further, they allegedly found a significant amount of methamphetamine in the console.
As a result, 37-year-old Jonathan Thompson of Wallaceburg was arrested and charged with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking.
He was taken back to police headquarters and later released with conditions and a future court date.
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Impaired driver loses control, hits a hydro pole
A 49-year-old Dover Centre man is facing an impaired driving charge after he allegedly drove off the road and hit a hydro pole in Dover Township Sunday night.
Police said emergency crews were called to the scene on Baldoon Road at around 8:20 p.m. Sunday and learned that the 2010 Dodge Journey the man was driving went off the road after he lost control of the vehicle.
Officers believed the man was operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol, so he was arrested and taken back to police headquarters for further breath tests.
He was later charged with having a blood alcohol content over the legal limit and then released with conditions and a future court date.