Pregnant woman assaulted
Yesterday morning, Chatham-Kent police received information about a domestic disturbance.
Through investigation, police learned that during a verbal argument, the man assaulted his pregnant girlfriend.
When she left the situation, the man sent her 12 unwanted text messages and called her 32 times.
A 20-year-old Florence man has been arrested and charged with assault, uttering threats and criminal harassment. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Threats against a grandfather
Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a family dispute at a residence in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that during a verbal argument, the man became aggressive and threatened his grandfather.
A 32-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested and charged with uttering threats. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Tobacco stolen from smoke barn
Sometime between Sunday at 10:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. this morning, someone entered a smoke barn on Erieau Road and stole $2,000 worth of black tobacco.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Ken Koke at kennethk@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87178. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-22-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Failing to comply
In May of 2020, a woman was released from custody with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that she was not to communicate with a specific Blenheim man.
Last night, police responded to a disturbance at the man’s residence and the woman was found in the home.
A 26-year-old woman of no fixed address was arrested and charged with failing to comply with her release conditions. She was released pending a future court date.
