Family dispute leads to assault of a cop
A man had to be Tasered after freaking out following being placed under arrest by Chatham-Kent police Tuesday.
Yesterday morning, police responded to a family dispute at a residence in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police learned that the man threw a chair at a family member in the home during an argument, and that he was wanted on several outstanding warrants.
As the man was placed under arrest, he became belligerent, combative and kicked both officers, police say. A Taser was deployed and the man was taken into custody.
A 21-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with assault with a weapon, resist arrest and two counts of assault police.
Collisions
Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Centre Side Road near Countryview Line.
Minor injuries were reported.
Total damage was estimated at $20,000.
A 43-year-old man was charged with failing to yield the right of way.
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Late yesterday afternoon, police responded to a collision on Fairview Line involving a car and John Deere tractor with attached planter.
No one was injured.
Total damage was estimated at $6,000.
A 26-year-old Chatham man was charged with attempting to pass when the roadway was not clear.
Stolen trailer
Sometime last night, unknown suspect(s) stole a white Roadmaster trailer full of tools from a residence on Heritage Line.
The trailer was last seen with Ontario license plate M87 36H.
Total value of the theft has been estimated at $8,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Ian Scoyne at ians@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87292. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
