Running to police, man arrested
It’s not too often a suspected criminal runs to police, but that’s apparently what happened Sunday.
Yesterday evening, just after 8:30 p.m., Chatham-Kent police received a report that a male had smashed a window at a residence on Richmond Street in Chatham.
The man then attended police headquarters, as he had been chased by witnesses.
While officers attempted to arrest the male, a brief struggle ensued. However, he was quickly subdued. He was found to be in possession of the rock used to smash the window as well as multiple stolen credit and debit cards.
He was charged with mischief and possession of property obtained by crime.
Stolen vehicle recovered
Yesterday afternoon, just before 1 p.m., Chatham-Kent police were called to an address on Bluewater Line in Wallaceburg for a suspicious vehicle in a bush.
Upon investigation, it was revealed that the vehicle, a 2020 Hyundai SUV, was stolen out of Windsor.
The vehicle was removed from the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Peter Chandler at peterc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87332. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Breach
Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 2:11 p.m., police were called to an address on Park Street in Chatham in regards to a male that had attended an address he is on conditions not to.
A 41 year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Stolen vehicle
Yesterday afternoon, just after 3 p.m., police responded to an address on Chatham Street in Blenheim in regards to a vehicle that had just been stolen.
The vehicle is a 2000 Dodge Durango, black in color, with the license plate AD82197.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Doug Littlewood at douglasl@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87288. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Warrant arrest
Yesterday evening, shortly after 7 p.m., an officer on general patrol observed a female on Thames Street in Chatham. A query of the female revealed that she was currently wanted on two outstanding warrants.
A 27 year-old woman of no fixed address was arrested and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
