A 29-year-old Chatham man is facing charges in connection to an incident at a King Street business in Chatham Tuesday night.
A 29-year-old Chatham man is facing charges after a reported disturbance at a King Street business in Chatham Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent police said the man was asked to leave a store due to his behavior. While leaving, the man allegedly threatened two employees and damaged property in the store, police said.
The accused was found a short distance away, and arrested and charged with uttering threats and one count of mischief with a value less than $5,000, police said.
He was released with conditions pending a March 9 short date.
Tilbury man arrested after found by police at woman’s home
A 26-year-old Tilbury man faces several charges after being found at the home of a Tilbury woman whose residence he was under a court order not to visit.
After Chatham-Kent police were notified Tuesday afternoon the man was at the woman’s home, officers found him inside and he was arrested.
Police alleged this was not the first incident of domestic violence in their relationship.
The accused was charged with two counts of fail to comply, along with several domestic-related offences, police said.
He has taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
Traffic enforcement
Several motorists were charged with speeding and other infractions after Chatham-Kent police conducted traffic enforcement across the municipality Tuesday.
Twelve motorists were stopped and charged with speeding on Bear Line Road, Queens Line and Base Line, police said. Another nine motorists were stopped and charged with speeding across the municipality and one driver was charged with failing to stop for a red light.
Four motorists also received speeding tickets after being stopped on Chatham Street South between Snow Avenue and Stefina Line in Blenheim, police said.
Police said thankfully no infractions were seen as officers monitored the school safety zone on McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham.
There were also no infractions seen when police monitored several vehicles traveling on Drovers Road and Erie Street North in Wheatley.
“The Chatham-Kent police would like to remind drivers that road safety is a priority for our police service,” stated a media release. “Please use caution and drive according to posted speed limits.”
Driving in winter weather
As Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for our area, Chatham-Kent police would like to remind everyone that winter weather can be unpredictable at times, which means that driving slowly and staying in control can help you stay safe on the roads.
Police would like to offer the following safety tips while driving:
- Slow Down – most winter collisions happen because drivers are going too fast for the road conditions.
- Don’t use cruise control on wet, snowy, or icy pavement – it reduces your reaction time and vehicle control
- Steer Gently – hard braking or quick acceleration may cause you to skid (if you do skid – steer in the direction you want to go)
- Give Space – it takes longer to stop on slippery roads, so give yourself extra space between other vehicles.