Human Trafficking Webinar Series
Are you interested in learning what Human Trafficking looks like in Chatham-Kent?
Does it surprise you that it exists in our small community and that it’s a growing issue?
The Chatham-Kent Police Service has joined local community partners to bring a series of five webinars that will inform you on:
- Why Chatham-Kent? Isn’t this a big city problem?
- How to spot the warning signs and risk factors
- Resources available in our community
- What to say and NOT say to someone who’s been trafficked
- Why it’s so hard for a person in this situation to leave
- The impact COVID-19 has made on responding to this issue
- How health care professionals can help
- What part our community plays in tackling the issue
This learning opportunity will benefit health care providers, social services, volunteer-led groups, post-secondary students and concerned community members. REGISTER today.
Failing to comply x 2
Yesterday morning, police responded to a neighbour dispute on Pine Drive in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police located a man and woman together in a home on Pine Drive, regardless of both of them being on conditions not to attend the home or associate with each other.
A 20-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions. He was released pending a future court date.
A 26-year-old Wallaceburg woman was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with her release conditions. She was released pending a future court date as well.
Domestic charges
Yesterday morning, police attended a residence in Chatham to keep the peace as a woman retrieved property from her home.
Through investigation, police learned that during their relationship, the man assaulted the woman and refused to allow her to leave the home during an argument.
A 51-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with forcible confinement and two counts of assault. He was released pending a future court date.
Drug possession
On Sept. 10, a woman was released from custody with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that she was to obey a daily curfew of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Last night, just before 11:30 p.m., an officer on general patrol observed the woman riding a bicycle on Baxter Street in Chatham with no light.
The officer initiated a traffic stop and through investigation learned that the woman was currently bound by a curfew.
The woman was arrested and upon being searched incident to arrest, was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.
A 31-year-old Chatham woman has been charged with failing to comply with her release conditions and drug possession. She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Breach of probation
On May 5, a man entered into a Probation Order with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that he was not to attend the community of Wallaceburg.
Around 2:30 a.m. this morning, police responded to the report of a suspicious man in a parking lot on Wallace Street. Officers located the man and when his identify was confirmed, he was arrested for failing to comply with his Probation Order.
A 35-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with breaching his Probation Order. He remains in police custody this morning.
Warrants
Yesterday morning, police located a man on King Street East in Chatham who was wanted for breaching his Probation Order by disobeying his curfew.
A 37-year-old Chatham man was arrested and released pending a future court date.
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Yesterday afternoon, police located a man who was wanted for being in possession of counterfeit money and using counterfeit money at a local business in Chatham earlier this month.
A 41-year-old Chatham man was arrested and released pending a future court date.
Missing mower
Sometime early this morning, someone entered a shed on McCreary Line and stole a red Toro MX5000 riding lawn mower.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Kyle Blommers at kyleb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 87286. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
