Fail to Remain Charges
Several charges have been laid against a Chatham driver after a senior on a mobility scooter was struck in Chatham.
Chatham-Kent police alleged an SUV was existing a gas station parking lot on Grand Avenue West in Chatham on Tuesday just before 1 a.m. when it struck a mobility scooter that was traveling on the sidewalk.
Police say the 70-year-old Chatham man operating the scooter was knocked to the ground and the 50-year-old male driver failed to remain at the scene.
The incident was captured on CCTV cameras and officers were able to identify and locate the driver a short time later, according to police.
The accused is charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision, failing to report a collision, careless driving, and driving while under suspension.
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Theft Charges
A Tilbury man has been arrested and charged with theft and possession of stolen property.
Chatham-Kent police alleged the 29-year-old suspect entered an unlocked vehicle in a rear lot on St. Clair Street in Chatham and took several items on Tuesday just after midnight.
Police alleged the man was arrested a short distance away with the stolen property.