Assault charges
On Monday afternoon, Chatham-Kent police responded to a family dispute at a residence in the Bothwell area.
Through investigation, police learned that the man assaulted a family member in the home.
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm and assault with a weapon.
Threats
Last night, police responded to a harassment complaint in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the man threatened to cause damage to a local family’s home, following an argument.
A 36-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with uttering threats.
Copper wire stolen
Sometime over the weekend, someone forced their way into a fenced compound on Queen Street, causing about $1,000 damage.
Once inside, the suspect(s) stole approximately $1,800 in copper wire.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Shaide Pallister at shaidep@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87383. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Compliance concern
Just last week, a man was released from court with several conditions.
Shortly after 10 p.m. last night, police responded to the report of an unwanted man at a residence in Blenheim.
Through investigation, police learned that the man was not residing at his court-approved address and that he had failed to sign in as per his release conditions.
A 41-year-old man, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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The same day the man was released from court, a woman was also let go with conditions. Two of those conditions stated that she was not to attend a specific business on Grand Avenue East in Chatham and to obey a daily curfew of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Yesterday, the woman was observed on the property of the business three different times.
Around 1:30 a.m. this morning, police located the woman walking on Grand Avenue East.
A 42-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with four counts of failing to comply with her release conditions. She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Biker woes
Last night, an officer on general patrol initiated a traffic stop with a motorcyclist on Base Line in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, the officer learned that the man was currently suspended from driving and that the license plate on the motorcycle was not registered.
A 31-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with driving while under suspension, using plate not authorized and failing to have insurance.
#LittleHeroes Halloween costume contest
In the spirit of Halloween, our costume contest is back. Chatham-Kent police ask that you send photos of your kids dressed up in their best police costume for a chance to win a prize.
Upload their photo on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #LittleHeroes. You can also like the police service on Facebook and send their photo as a message. Include their first name and hometown.
For more information, please see https://ckpolice.com/
