By Saeed Akhtar, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
A series of arrests across Chatham-Kent over the weekend and into early June have led to multiple criminal charges, including impaired driving in Tilbury, weapons possession, and breaches of court orders.
Tilbury traffic stop leads to impaired driving charges
A 51-year-old man from Leamington faces impaired driving charges after police responded to a report of a vehicle driving erratically on Wheatley Road in Tilbury East shortly after midnight on May 31.
The vehicle was located parked at the roadside, with its lights off. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested. Breath tests indicated his blood alcohol concentration was 150 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood—almost twice the legal limit.
He was charged with impaired operation and operating with a blood alcohol concentration over 80, and released with a court date scheduled for June 16.
Convenience store theft ends in arrests, weapon seizure
On June 2, Chatham-Kent police responded to a theft in progress at a convenience store on Grand Avenue West in Chatham around 8:17 p.m. Two suspects were seen leaving the store without paying for several items.
Officers located both individuals—a 28-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both from Chatham-Kent—nearby. The 19-year-old fled on foot, prompting a short police pursuit before his arrest. A weapon was found in his possession. The 28-year-old suspect was arrested without incident, and the stolen property was recovered.
The older suspect is charged with possession of property obtained by crime. The younger man faces several charges, including theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, escape lawful custody, obstructing police and breach of probation. Both were released with conditions and are scheduled to appear in court on July 14.
Wallaceburg man arrested on outstanding warrants
A 44-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested May 30 after failing to attend court on previous convictions for mischief, theft, and failing to appear. Officers located him in a parking lot and confirmed the outstanding warrants. He was taken into custody and later released with a court date set for June 2.
Suspect turns himself in on long-standing mischief charge
A 22-year-old Chatham man turned himself in to police on June 1 in connection with a 2024 mischief investigation. He had been accused of damaging two vehicles with a baseball bat following a neighbour dispute and had failed to attend several court dates.
Police confirmed an outstanding warrant and arrested the suspect, who was originally charged in 2024.
Sarnia man arrested after breaching no-contact order
A 27-year-old Sarnia man was arrested on May 30 after violating the terms of his release related to a domestic violence case. He had previously been charged with multiple counts of assault and was ordered not to contact the victim.
Despite the conditions, the man was observed near the victim’s residence, prompting a warrant. He was located by Sarnia police and turned over to Chatham-Kent officers, where he remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
All accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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