Disturbance leads to arrests
Yesterday afternoon, Chatham-Kent police responded to a disturbance in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that both men threatened each other while arguing outside.
A 33-year-old Chatham man and a 26-year-old Blenheim man were each charged with uttering threats.
Light fingers, brief escape
Last night, police responded to Shoppers Drug Mart on Queen Street in regards to a shoplifting complaint, as a man concealed several items in his coat and left the store without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise.
An officer on general patrol located the man a short distance away and as he was placed under arrest, he fled on foot.
The man was taken into custody following a short foot chase.
Through investigation, police learned that this was the third time that the man had stolen items from the store over the weekend.
A 33-year-old Chatham man has been charged with three counts of theft three counts of being in possession of stolen property, and escape lawful custody. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Expensive accident
Last night, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Oxley Drive near St. Clair Street in Chatham.
Minor injuries were reported.
Total damage was estimated at $50,000.
A 48-year-old Blenheim man was charged with failing to signal a lane change and operating a motor vehicle with no insurance.
RIDE
On Friday night, police conduced RIDE spot checks in Dresden, Ridgetown and Chatham.
A total of 277 vehicles were stopped and checked with no infractions observed.
