44-year-old man charged with assault
A 44-year-old Wheatley man was arrested and charged with assault and assault with a weapon after an altercation with his spouse.The man was transported to Chatham-Kent police headquarters Thursday night where he was held for a bail hearing.
A release from Chatham-Kent Police Services states there were two arguments, one on April 18, the other on April 19 both resulted in the arguments escalating into a "physical altercation."
During one of the arguments, the woman was thrown to the ground. During the other, an object was thrown at her, but she did not require medical attention on either date.
----Traffic blitz nets 15 distracted drivers
A Thursday night traffic blitz conducted by the Chatham-Kent Police Service ended with 15 people receiving tickets for being on their phone while driving.The blitz was aimed at roadway safety and specifically focused on distracted driving. A total of 60 tickets were issued during the traffic trap. Other violations included speeding, failing to wear a seatbelt,and drivers not carrying insurance.
Police are reminding the public penalties for these infractions are severe. Driving without a seatbelt result in a $240 fine and two demerit points, while distracted driving-related offences hold a $615 fine for first convictions with three demerit points and a 3-day license suspension.
Police would like to remind the public that these creative measures will continue with the ultimate goal of maximizing the safety of our roadways.
Further information on what constitutes distracted driving can be found here.
