Man arrested with machete
A Wednesday evening disturbance in Wallaceburg has led to charges against a local man.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to a disturbance call in the area of Bruce Street and Victoria in Wallaceburg.
Police were informed that a man and woman were in an argument and the male party was believed to be in possession of a machete.
Upon arrival, police located and identified the male who was known to police from previous incidents.
Through investigation, police learned the man had previously entered into a weapons prohibition as a result of a conviction. As well he was supposed to be abiding by release conditions from other outstanding charges.
A 32-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested for three counts of failing to comply with a release order, three counts of possession contrary to prohibition order, one count of possession of property obtained by crime, and two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
The accused was transported to headquarters where he has been held pending a bail hearing.
Cyclist struck on St. Clair St.
A cyclist had to be taken to hospital Tuesday morning after a run-in with a vehicle.
Police say the crash took place just after 7 a.m. on St. Clair Street at Regency Drive – the entrance to St. Clair Estates – on Tuesday.
A man bicycling north on St. Clair Street was approaching the intersection when a vehicle turning south onto St. Clair Street from Regency Drive began to make the turn and collided with the cyclist.
The cyclist, a 55-year-old Chatham man, was taken to hospital by EMS.
A 76-year-old Chatham man was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for an unsafe turn.
Driver abandons stolen vehicle; flees the scene
Chatham-Kent police are looking for the person who was behind the wheel of a vehicle that rear ended another Tuesday morning in Chatham.
Emergency crews got the call about 6:30 a.m. Tuesday of a collision on Queen Street at Tweedsmuir Avenue.
Police say a northbound vehicle was stopped at the traffic light at the intersection when it was hit from behind.
The man in the first vehicle got out to check on the driver behind him, only to find the vehicle abandoned, police say.
Through investigation, police learned the vehicle responsible for the collision was recently reported stolen.
A 36-year-old Chatham male sustained minor injuries and minor damage to his vehicle.
The well being of the other driver is unknown at this time and the collision remains under investigation. The owner of the stolen vehicle has been notified.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Ashleigh Lablance at 519-436-6600 or ashleighl@chatham-kent.ca. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Another fender bender
Police were on the scene of yet another accident Tuesday, this time shortly after 4:30 p.m.
The two-vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Grand Avenue West and Bear Line.
Both drivers, women aged 22 and 23, sustained minor injuries.
The vehicles were towed from the scene.
The 23-year-old female was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for turn not in safety.
