Man facing impaired load following single-vehicle crash

More Chatham Kent officers qualified to determine if drivers are impaired

A 20-year-old man is facing an impaired driving charge after Chatham-Kent emergency services responded to a single vehicle crash late Friday afternoon.

Chatham-Kent police said the vehicle left the road and damaged a utility pole.

The accused was arrested at the scene for impaired driving and following a breath analysis, it was determined he had a blood-alcohol level exceeding the legal limit, police said.

He was released with a future short date.

Failing to comply

A 51-year-old man landed in custody after being pulled over by Chatham-Kent police late Friday night.

Police said the accused, known to be under house arrest, was spotted driving a vehicle in Chatham around 10:40 pm, and didn’t appear to have his bail safety with him.

After being pulled over, police said the accused was arrested for failing to comply with a release order and taken into custody pending a bail hearing.

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