(BlackburnNews.com file photo)The Ontario Provincial Police in Essex County has called in the Special Investigations Unit after a vehicle went off the road and hit a culvert.
Officers were called to Sexton Side Rd. around 3:18am Wednesday morning.
While arresting the 57-year-old suspect for allegedly driving impaired, police restrained him when he resisted arrest. He was taken to hospital with unspecified injuries.
A parallel investigation is underway into the crash.
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
