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Driver Charged After Attempting to Flee Traffic Stop in Chatham

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Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A 47-year-old Oil Springs man faces a charge under the Highway Traffic Act after attempting to flee from police on foot during a traffic stop in Chatham on Dec. 11. Police say an officer attempted to stop a vehicle on Wellington Street West at about 10:19 p.m. when the driver ran from the scene. He was found hiding in bushes nearby and arrested. Investigators determined he was driving while under sus…
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Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas.Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas.

Chatham driver charged with impaired operation after traffic stop

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A Chatham man is facing impaired driving charges after police stopped a vehicle with a partially lit rear licence plate light on Tuesday night. A Chatham-Kent police officer was patrolling around 8:11 p.m. on Dec. 10 when the westbound vehicle was spotted on Richmond Street. The traffic stop took place a short time later on Merritt Avenue. Police say the 49-year-old driver showed signs of impairment …

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Wallaceburg News | Local news in Wallaceburg, Dresden and surrounding areas. broke the news in on Friday, December 12, 2025.
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