Drone helps cops track down wanted man in Chatham-Kent, Ont. swamp

CBC

13 May 2024 at 9:10 am·1-min read

A CKPS sergeant says they often use drones when looking for suspects and missing persons in heavy grass areas and rough terrain. (Chatham-Kent Police Service/Facebook - image credit)

The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) says a man wanted on several warrants was picked up on the weekend, thanks one of its drones.

The 34-year-old was facing charges including firearms, drugs, driving and failing to attend bail offences with municipal police and the OPP.

According to police, the man was spotted Saturday evening on a bicycle on Adelaide Street in Shrewsbury — a small hamlet south of Blenheim.

Four officers have been trained to operate the new drone that was added to the Chatham police arsenal of tools three months ago.

CKPS officers trained to operate drones are shown in a 2017 file photo. (Chatham-Kent Police Service)

After running to a home, he then ran into a wooded and swampy area, CKPS say.

Chatham-Kent police Sgt. Lynette Rosina says they use drones "as much as we can," normally when looking for suspects or missing people in grass or rough terrain.

She said they're also used during collision reconstruction.

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