A not-so-good Friday
Four siblings are in custody following a Good Friday break-in in Shrewsbury.
Chatham-Kent police say they received a call Friday morning after four people attended an address in Shrewsbury and forced their way into the residence.
One of the residents was assaulted in the driveway while another resident was assaulted inside the residence, police say.
The four fled and were located a short distance away by police, who say the residents knew the suspects, and are all siblings.
Three men, aged 34, 35, and 38, all of Alberta, and one woman, aged 24, of Chatham, face charges.
$10K B&E
Around 5:40am on Sunday, someone smashed the front door of New Vision Optical on James St., entered and stole several pairs of eyeglasses.
The theft is estimated at approximately $10,000.00 at this time, however, the investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Nicole Bechard at nicolebe@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87057. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Domestic violence
Saturday morning, police received reports of a male and female arguing at the Ridgetown Inn.
During the argument, the male head butted the victim, breaking her nose, police say. The male was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm. He has been released from custody pending a future court date.
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Saturday morning, police received reports of an assault on Bedford Street in Chatham.
During an argument, the female struck the male victim in the head with a picture frame, police say.
The female was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon. She has been released from custody pending a future court date.
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Saturday evening, a male and female were arguing on Park Avenue in Chatham. The male left the residence at which point the female locked the door.
The male returned to the residence later on. Upon discovering the door was locked, the male broke the glass in the door to gain entry into the residence, police say.
The male was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000. He has been released from custody pending a future court date.
Warrants
Yesterday morning, a 41-year-old female was arrested in Chatham for an outstanding warrant for Take Motor Vehicle without Consent. She was released from custody with a future court date.
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Yesterday afternoon, a 39-year-old male was arrested in Thamesville on a Breach of Probation warrant. He was released from custody with a future court date.
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Yesterday afternoon, a 40-year-old female was arrested in Wallaceburg for failing to attend court and was released with a future court date.
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Yesterday afternoon, as a result of a traffic stop, a 30-year-old male was arrested in Wallaceburg for Theft and Possession Under $5,000. He was then transferred to OPP custody on their warrants.
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Shortly before 11pm, following a brief foot chase, a 42-year-old-male was arrested in Chatham for Aggravated Assault and Weapons Dangerous and was held for a bail hearing.
