Vehicle stolen in Chatham
Police are asking for the public's assistance in finding a stolen car.
According to Chatham Police, on December 21 a 2009 Mazda MCX was stolen from a residence on Raleigh Street in Chatham sometime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. by an unknown suspect.
The vehicle was last seen with Ontario license plate BSZB 717.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rob Herder at robh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #8676. Anonymous tips may be placed by calling 1-800-222-TIPS.
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Reduce impaired driving everywhere
Last night, police conducted RIDE spot checks in Chatham.
A total of 275 vehicles were stopped and checked. No one was found to be driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
Police are reminding people to plan for a safe ride home during holiday festivities this weekend. Home James, a designated driving service, is available by calling 519-351-3353. For more information about Home James, please see http://www.homejames-ck.ca/
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Man Charged with impaired driving
Friday evening, police were on general patrol in Chatham.
While on patrol officers conducted a routine traffic stop and suspected the driver was under the influence of alcohol.
The 19-year-old Wheatley man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests. He was charged with driving over the legal limit and was released pending a future court date.
