On Friday at 9:09 am, Chatham-Kent police were called to an address on Fourth Street in Chatham for an assault complaint.
Investigation revealed a man approached a group gathered outside his window and allegedly slapped one of the men because he was upset for being woken up, police said.
The 35-year-old Chatham man was charged with assault and later released from custody with a court date.
Stolen ATV
Police were called Friday to a Cedar Hedge Line address for a reported theft.
An unknown suspect stole a black, 2000 Polaris ATV sometime between Nov. 1 and Nov. 3.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Sommer Phenix at [email protected]. Anonymous callers can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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On Friday night, police were called to the Lorne Avenue area in Chatham for an unconscious person being in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.
The driver began to awaken and started to drive off slowly, police said. Officers intercepted the vehicle and investigated after, arrested the driver for impaired operation.
The 31-year-old Thamesville man was taken to headquarters to provide breath samples. He was charged with operation while impaired and having a blood-alcohol concentration over the limit. He was released with a short date.
Be mindful of school bus lights
Police remind the public of the changes to the school bus lighting system, which came into effect in July.
The purpose of the updated lighting system is to make it easier for all road users when school buses are slowing down to stop.
“These amber lights provide advance notice that the school bus is preparing to stop. Drivers who see a school bus with its upper amber lights activated should slow down and prepare to stop,” police said. “And as usual, vehicles approaching a school bus with its upper red lights and/or stop arm activated must come to a complete stop.”
Vehicles that are behind a school bus must stop at least 20 meters away. The one exception is for vehicles in the opposite lane on roads separated by a median strip.
School buses made after January 2005 must now be equipped with amber and red flashing lights. A small number of school buses manufactured before 2005 will continue to operate with an all-red light system.
Make the right call
In a 24-hour period, the Chatham-Kent police emergency communication center received 28 false 911 calls.
Police remind the public to make sure they know what number to call should they require assistance.
For a life-threatening emergency, or to report a crime in progress, call 911 immediately.
For all other non-emergency incidents, call the dispatch center at 519-352-1234. To speak with an officer about a general inquiry, call 519-352-1234 ext. 9.
If you have information on a crime and wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
For resources from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, dial 311. For community and social services locally, dial 211.