Driver who pulled over to sleep facing impaired charge

Chatham Kent Police Services major crime unit kept busy in 2021

On Saturday night, Chatham-Kent police received a call from a passerby who observed a vehicle pulled to the side of the road in the area of ​​North Street, where the male driver appeared unresponsive.

It was believed the man had been consuming alcohol and had pulled over to sleep, police said. After reportedly registering a fail on the screening device, he was taken to headquarters for breath tests and charged with operation while impaired.

The 59-year-old man was issued a 90-day license suspension and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. He was released from custody with a short date.

warrant arrest

Early Sunday, police located a 34-year-old man in the area of ​​Tecumseh Park who was wanted by police for allegedly failing to attend court.

He was arrested and released with a court date.

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