Man pees on the floor of his jail cell
Last night, Chatham-Kent police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that a man attended his ex-girlfriend’s residence and a verbal argument began. The man threatened the woman and left prior to police arrival.
Officers located the man a short distance away and a traffic stop was initiated. Police believed the man was driving while under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested.
The man was transported to police headquarters for breath tests, where he refused to provide two suitable samples.
While in custody, police say the man also urinated on the cell floor and threw water from the toilet onto the floor.
A 34-year-old Chatham man has been charged with uttering threats, impaired driving, refusing to comply with a breath demand, being a novice driver with a blood alcohol concentration above zero and mischief under $5,000.
Break and Enter in Ridgetown
Sometime between Sunday and yesterday, someone forced their way into a home on Erie Street in Ridgetown, causing about $1,000 damage.
Once inside, the suspect(s) stole various electronics and items valued at approximately $3,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Corey Aitken at coreya@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87322. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Failing to comply
Last night, police attended a motel in Chatham and learned that the woman had been staying with a man with whom she was not to have contact.
A 25-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with failing to comply with her release conditions.
Curfew breach
On June 5, a man was released from Court with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that he was to obey a daily curfew of midnight to 6 a.m.
Just before 3 a.m. this morning, an officer on general patrol observed the man riding his bicycle on Baxter Street in Chatham with no lights.
The officer stopped the man for this offence and learned that he was currently bound by a curfew.
The man fled on his bicycle to St. Patrick Street. He then jumped off his bike and began running.
Following a short foot chase, the man was taken into custody near St. George Street.
A 35-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with failing to comply with his release conditions. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Warrants
Yesterday afternoon, police located a youth who was wanted for uttering threats. The 15-year-old Wallaceburg girl was arrested and released to a family member pending a future court date.
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Early this morning, police arrested a man who was wanted for assault with a weapon, administering a noxious substance and breaching his Probation Order. A 19-year-old Chatham man was released pending a future court date.
You shouldn’t be driving
Last night around 9 p.m., an officer on general patrol in Chatham observed a man driving a motorcycle on Sandys Street with no lights.
The man pulled into a nearby parking lot and the officer spoke with him. Through investigation, the officer learned that the man was suspended from driving and that the license plate was not registered to the motorcycle.
A 41-year-old Chatham man was charged with driving while under suspension and using plates not authorized for the vehicle.
