Trafficking charges
Yesterday morning, a Chatham-Kent police officer on general patrol initiated a traffic stop on Nelson Street in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, the officer learned that a passenger in the vehicle was currently wanted in connection with a domestic related incident.
The man was arrested and upon being searched was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.
A 33-year-old man of no fixed address was further charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking.
Total street value of the seized drugs was estimated at $4,300.
Anger management?
Late yesterday afternoon, police responded to a disturbance outside a residence in Ridgetown.
Through investigation, police learned that a cell phone was damaged during a verbal argument between a man and boy who was walking by.
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with mischief.
Van stolen
Sometime over the past couple weeks, someone stole a 2004 silver Dodge Caravan from a residence on Cedar Hedge Line. The van was unplated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Kyle Blommers at kyleb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87286. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Stolen transport recovered
Sometime over the holiday weekend, someone stole a grey 2002 International 990 commercial truck with attached 2020 East PLA trailer from a service centre on Victoria Road.
Total value of the theft was estimated at $230,000.
Yesterday, the truck was located on Beechwood Line with minor damage. The trailer was later located on Hastings Line near Highgate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Branden Grellmore at brandeng@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87343. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Stolen bike and tools
Sometime on June 28 between midnight and 7 a.m., someone entered a garage on Molengraaf Way and stole approximately $800 worth of various tools. A white and black Giant Defy Advanced 2 bicycle, valued at $3,000 was also stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Danica Quenneville at danicaq@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87312. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Vehicles entered
Sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning, four unlocked vehicles in the Thornhill Crescent area in Chatham were entered. Police continue to work with the owners to determine what, if anything, was stolen.
Anyone with information is asked to call Const. Alena Fiala at alenaf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87348. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
