The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 101 calls for service in the last 24 hours. One person was arrested.
Man Charged with Theft CK15027926
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following a shoplifting complaint in Chatham yesterday morning.
Shortly after 10:00 a.m. the man attended Sears on King Street West and placed a Magellan GPS unit valued at $100 in his backpack. He then proceeded to the tool section and grabbed two Craftsman 19V drills valued at $100 each. The man exited the store with the items in hand making no attempt to pay for them. Store security apprehended the man and police were contacted. The stolen items were seized and returned without damage.
Upon being searched incident to arrest, officers located a small plastic baggie in his pocket that contained crystal methamphetamine.
The 36-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with theft under $5000, possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000 and drug possession. He was transported to the court house pending a bail hearing.
Break and Enter CK15027969
The Chatham-Kent police are looking for information regarding a break and enter in Dover Township.
Sometime between September 12 at 2:00 p.m. and September 14 at 4:45 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered a shed on Big Pointe Road. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole two ATV’s, a dirt bike, two mountain bikes, a Harley Davidson jacket, Yamaha snow suit and remote control cars. Total value of the theft has been estimated at $23,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jason St. Denis at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87104. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Motor Vehicle Collision in Dresden CK15027920
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. yesterday morning, police responded to a two vehicle collision on North Street between Livingstone Avenue and Community Road. No one was injured. Total damage was estimated at $4000. A 17-year-old Thamesville girl was charged with failing to yield the right of way.
Motor Vehicle Collision in Dresden CK15027960
At 3:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two vehicle collision on Cross Street near Hughes Street. No one was injured. Total damage was estimated at $6000. A 20-year-old Dresden woman was charged with disobeying a stop sign.
Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting
Please Please be advised that there will be a Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting today at 10:30 a.m. at police headquarters, 24 Third Street, Chatham.
Torch Ride 2015
Register today and join us this Saturday, September 19th for our 2nd annual Chatham-Kent Law Enforcement Torch Ride. The purpose of the ride is to bring awareness to Special Olympics and to help raise funds necessary to run sporting events across Ontario.
For more information, please click http://www.torchrideontario.com/default.asp?ContentID=136