Coffee pot thrown, woman charged: Chatham-Kent police

A woman was charged after a pot of coffee was thrown into a Chatham business, Chatham-Kent police say.

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Officers called to a disturbance at a St. Clair Street business about 9:45 pm Wednesday learned a woman threw a pot of coffee after being told to leave by staff, police said.

A Chatham woman, 34, is charged with mischief, police said. She was held pending a bail hearing.

$100K damage as vehicle hits LCBO

No one was hurt and no product was lost when a vehicle crashed into the side of a Blenheim LCBO store, Chatham-Kent police say.

Emergency crews were called to the crash at the Marlborough Street store about 11:30 am Tuesday, police said. The lone female driver was unhurt.

A Chatham-Kent engineering staffer assessed the structural damages, police said. Total damages were estimated at $100,000

Since the incident took place on private property, no charges were laid, police said

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Police offer winter driving tips

Recent snows have Chatham-Kent police offering winter driving tips.

Snow on a road may be hard-packed and slippery as ice or smooth and soft, police said. Wet snow can make for slushy roads and heavy slush can build up in the wheel wells of your vehicle and affect your ability to steer.

“Remember to increase your following distance and look ahead as you drive, so you can recognize hazards with plenty of time to respond,” police said.

“Consider purchasing snow tires for your vehicle, they improve traction in the snow.”

Motorists are advised to drive according to road and weather conditions, slowly down and be prepared before heading out by checking the weather forecast or highway conditions at ontario.ca/511police said.

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