Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, July 23, 2015. (Photo by Mike Vlasveld)A commercial motor vehicle blitz has turned-up troubling results.
Chatham-Kent police say ten of the 19 vehicles inspected were taken off the road for having serious safety infractions. Two sets of license plates were also seized with a total of 30 charges laid.
The blitz was a joint forces initiative with the Ministry of Transportation.
Police add that commercial motor vehicle safety inspections will continue on a regular basis in an ongoing effort to keep area roadways safe.
A 10-year assessment of Chatham-Kent's safety and well-being has found that local hate crime rates are rising, but continue to be well below provincial trends.
Police said predators often use grooming tactics to gain a child or youth’s trust.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo home run, his first at home this season, as the Toronto Blue Jays downed Baltimore 8-1 Sunday.
Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton County OPP are investigating the collision
As we reach the end of the baseball season, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum are recognizing a historical baseball team.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is reporting an operating budget surplus of nearly $225,000 last year.
