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 [email protected] . 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.
