Arrest leads to drug charges

CHATHAM-KENT — Around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, Chatham-Kent Police responded to the report of a suspicious person in the backyard of a residence on Talbot Trail.

Officers located a man sleeping inside a small hut on the property.

Through investigation, police learned that the man was currently bound by conditions not to leave his residence.

The man was arrested and upon being searched, was found to be in possession of crystal methamphetamine, even though he was also on conditions not to possess any illicit drugs.

The 24-year-old Kingsville man has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions and drug possession. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.