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Chatham-Kent OPP Police Press Releases

Eli CAMPBELL Arrested Again

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (Chatham Detachment) has charged an individual following a traffic stop.

On May 6, 2024, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a member of the Elgin County OPP (Chatham Detachment) received a licence plate status notification the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system while approaching a stationary vehicle on Main Street near Erie Street, Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

The driver provided a false identity to police and was subsequently arrested after the correct identity was confirmed.

The investigating officer determined that the driver was violating conditions of a previous release order and was in possession of a prohibited weapon.

As a result of the investigation, Eli CAMPBELL, 27-year-old of Wallaceburg was charged with:

  • Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice
  • Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
  • Obstruct peace officer
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (Two Counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

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Abigail DOZOIS Was Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (Chatham) Detachment has charged an individual following a collision investigation.

On April 30, 2024, at approximately 9:20 p.m., members of Chatham-Kent Emergency Medical Services (EMS) discovered a single-vehicle collision on St. Clair Road near Greenvalley Line, Municipality of Chatham-Kent and notified police.

The lone driver was assessed by EMS on-scene, no serious injuries were reported, and the driver declined transport to a local hospital.

Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) and the Elgin County OPP (Chatham Detachment) attended the location, and a collision investigation was initiated.

While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication from the driver and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chatham OPP Detachment for further testing.

As a result, Abigail DOZOIS, a 22-year-old from Chatham was charged by the Elgin County OPP with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on June 3, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Matthew HAASEN Arrested Again

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County (Chatham) Detachment has charged an individual following a suspicious person investigation.

On March 17, 2024, at approximately 00:15 a.m., a member of the Elgin County OPP (Chatham Detachment) initiated an investigation after locating a pedestrian insufficiently dressed for weather conditions and walking in complete darkness on Communication Road, Municipality of Chatham-Kent while on patrol.

The investigating officer, concerned for the safety of the pedestrian, stopped to assist the individual. The officer determined the identity of pedestrian and discovered that individual was violating conditions of an existing release order.

The pedestrian was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, Matthew HAASEN, a 30-year-old of Dresden was charged with:

  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (Two Counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently, remanded into custody.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Harinder TAKHAR – Drunk Driving

(CHATHAM KENT, ON) – Driver arrested and charged with impaired driving after traffic stop on Highway 401.

On March 9, 2024, at 11:39 p.m., a member of the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Highway 401 westbound in the Municipality of Chatham Kent, performed a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle.

Investigation revealed the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Elgin OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Harinder TAKHAR, a 43-year-old of Windsor, has been charged under the Criminal Code:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on April 8, 2024.

The Elgin OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.