Chatham man facing two dozen charges after fleeing from traffic stop
A failed traffic stop has resulted in new charges for a Chatham man out on bail.
On Saturday, a Chatham-Kent police officer out on patrol was alerted by an onboard licence plate reader of a vehicle with an unauthorized licence plate.
The driver of the vehicle was known to police as he was out on bail for 21 charges including assault, assault with a weapon, mischief, and theft.
According to police, the man drove off when the officer tried to pull him over. As police knew where the man was likely to go a car chase was not initiated.
Officers did locate the suspect hiding behind a local business and arrested him.
The 31-year-old man is facing new charges after this latest incident including flight from police, dangerous driving, and uttering threats to kill.
The man was held in police custody pending bail.
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Woman arrested on outstanding warrant
Police arrested a wanted woman after a tip from the public.
On Sunday, police were called to a local establishment when a patron recognized the woman as wanted.
A 26-year-old Chatham woman was arrested on a warrant for failing to attend court.
She was held by police pending a bail hearing.
