Witnesses sought in street assault
Chatham-Kent police are looking for witnesses to an assault that sent a man to hospital early this morning.
Police say the incident occurred about 2 a.m. Sunday morning, on King Street West in Chatham.
A 44-year-old Chatham man sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for medical attention.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Const. Nathan Pratt at nathanp@chatham-kent.ca . Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
911 hangup leads to charges
On Saturday evening, police attended a residence in Dresden after receiving a 911 hang up call.
Through investigation, police learned that there was a man with numerous outstanding warrants located at the residence. Police attended, and after a short foot pursuit, the man was arrested.
As a result of this incident, a 24-year old Dresden man was charged for a domestic-related breach of probation charge and drug possession. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Drunk in public
Around 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning, police responded to the report of an unwanted person at a residence on Margaret Avenue in Wallaceburg.
For her own safety, the intoxicated woman was taken into custody as she was unable to care for himself.
A 40-year-old Wallaceburg woman has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place. She will be released when sober.
