Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
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Arrest Leads To Drug Charges

A 24-year-old man is facing more charges after police say they found drugs on him while arresting him for breaching his probation.

Chatham-Kent police say officers caught up with the man on Raleigh St. yesterday afternoon and took him into custody.

When police were searching him, they found some marijuana, methamphetamine and prescription drugs.

The Chatham man has been charged with failing to comply and two counts of drug possession.

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