Collision leads to impaired charge
A Chatham woman faces impaired charges after a hit and run in Chatham Tuesday.
Chatham-Kent police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Grand Avenue East in Chatham shortly after 11 a.m.
Police learned a woman was driving erratically through the Grand Avenue and St. Clair Street intersection when she struck a northbound vehicle. The woman left the scene, police say, but her plate and vehicle particulars were recorded by witnesses.
The woman was located on Michener Road and arrested. She was taken to police headquarters for impairment tests.
A 34-year-old Chatham woman is charged with impaired driving, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failure to stop after a collision.
Bail violation
A Dresden woman faces charges after police say she violated conditions of her release from jail.
Officers investigated Tuesday morning, and learned the woman was bound by a release order with conditions prohibiting her from communicating with an individual. The investigating officer confirmed the woman was texting and calling this person, police say.
Less than five hours later, police made their arrest.
A 35-year-old Dresden woman was charged with failing to comply with a release order.
