Weapons charges
Yesterday morning, Chatham-Kent police responded to a disturbance at a residence in Tilbury.
Through investigation, police learned that a man grabbed a kitchen knife and held it in a threatening manner during a verbal argument with his common-law wife and another man in the home.
A 55-year-old Tilbury man was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of being in possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Loud, proud and facing charges
Last night, police responded to an on-going noise complaint on Partridge Crescent in Chatham.
Since June, police have responded to nine complaints regarding the man playing music too loud. The man has been cautioned and charged under the noise by-law.
A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with mischief – interfering with lawful use and enjoyment of property.
Man throws cell phone at his ex
Last night, police responded to a disturbance at an apartment in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the man assaulted his ex-girlfriend and threw a cell phone at her.
A 44-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault and assault with a weapon. He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for criminal harassment and assault. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Fender benders
Yesterday afternoon, shortly after 4 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision as a local man struck an unmarked police car on St. Clair Street in Chatham.
A 23-year-old Chatham man was charged with changing lanes not in safety.
No one was injured.
Total damage was estimated at $1,500.
—
Yesterday morning around 11:30 a.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on St. Clair Street between Wiltshire Drive and McFarlane Avenue in Chatham.
No one was injured.
A 40-year-old Pain Court woman was charged with making a turn not in safety. Total damage was estimated at $10,000.
—
Around 6 p.m. last night, police responded to a collision involving a car and bicycle on Park Avenue West in Chatham.
No one was injured.
The driver of the car was charged with starting from a stopped position not in safety.
The cyclist was charged with riding his bicycle on the sidewalk.
