Bricked
Chatham-Kent police had a busy weekend, including someone chucking a brick through a home’s window
Around 5 a.m. Sunday morning, someone attended and threw a brick through the window of a residence on Sandys Street South in Chatham.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 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.
Assault charges
Yesterday afternoon, police responded to an assault complaint on Fifth Street in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that a man assaulted two of his neighbours.
A 45-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault and assault with a weapon.
Drug bust
A recent drug raid pulled more than $66,000 in illegal drugs off the streets.
On Thursday evening, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Intelligence Section, with the assistance of the Critical Incident Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act warrant at a residence on Dover Street in Chatham.
Approximately $66,450 worth of suspected fentanyl and cocaine was seized from the residence.
Police located a $3,000 bicycle that was reported stolen earlier this week.
Officers also located multiple prohibited weapons; brass knuckles, nunchucks and a switchblade in the residence.
A 33-year-old Chatham man has been arrested and charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking; three counts of possession of a prohibited weapon; 18 counts of failing to comply with his probation, release order and weapons prohibitions; and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
B&Es
On Sunday morning, just before 6 a.m., officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress located at Earthworks Garden Centre.
The suspect had entered a shed located on the property and was removing items, police say.
Upon Police arrival, the suspect attempted to flee the area.
A 33-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with break and enter, committing theft and possession of stolen property.
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Sometime overnight Thursday through to Friday morning, someone forced their way into a construction site on St. Clair Street in Chatham.
Once inside, the suspect(s) removed approximately $5,500 worth of tools.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Jason Blackburn at jasonb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87366. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Also sometime overnight between Thursday and Friday, someone forced their way into a workshop on Middle Line in Merlin.
Once inside, the suspect(s) removed approximately $5,000 worth of tools.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Kim Pfaff at kimpf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87342. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Warrants
Sunday morning, police responded to a disturbance complaint and located a female with outstanding warrants for failing to attend court.
The 27-year-old Chatham female was arrested and released with a future court date.
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Sunday afternoon, police responded to a call for service in Wallaceburg and located a female party with an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court.
The 44-year-old Wallaceburg female was arrested and released with a future court date.
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Also on Sunday afternoon, police responded to a family dispute in Ridgetown. A male party was located with an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court.
The 26-year-old Ridgetown male was arrested and released with a future court date.
