Assault 1
Around noon yesterday, Chatham-Kent police responded to a disturbance between two men known to each other in a parking lot at a local convenience store in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the man punched out the window of the victim’s vehicle and put him in a headlock, striking him several times.
The victim was able to escape and fled the scene in his vehicle.
A 38-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault and mischief under $5000. He was released pending a future court date.
Assault 2, with a side order of shoplifting
Last night, the man attended Shoppers Drug Mart on St. Clair Street in Chatham and concealed a bottle of cologne in his backpack, police say.
An employee approached the man outside as he exited the store, making no attempt to pay for the cologne. A verbal argument began as the man turned over the stolen cologne.
Police were called when the man started swinging a hammer towards the employee.
Officers located the man a short distance away, still in possession of the hammer. Through investigation, police also learned that the man was currently bound by a Probation Order not to attend this store.
Marshon Gross, 29, of no fixed address, is charged with failing to comply with his Probation Order, theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, and assault with a weapon. He was released pending a future court date.
Assault 3
Yesterday morning, a verbal argument between the couple escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in the man biting the woman on the nose.
Last night, police located the man and he was arrested.
A 59-year-old Chatham man has been charged with assault and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Collision leads to impaired charges
Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Stewart Avenue in Tilbury.
Through investigation, police learned that the woman lost control of her vehicle and hit a hydro pole.
The officer believed the woman was driving while under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
A 33-year-old Kingsville woman is charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit and driving while prohibited. She was released pending a future court date.
Four-car crash
Yesterday morning, emergency crews responded to a four vehicle collision at the intersection of Keil Drive and Richmond Street in Chatham.
Two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Total damage was estimated at $50,000.
A 37-year-old London man was charged with careless driving.
Truck stolen
Last night, around 6 p.m., someone stole a black 2005 GMC pick-up truck from a parking lot on St. Clair Street.
The truck was last seen with Ontario license plates 585 8FS.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Mike VanKesteren at michaelv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 86442. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
