The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 86 calls for service in the last 24 hours. One person was arrested.
Man Charged with Failing to Comply CK15016629
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man for breaching his release conditions.
On May 30, 2015, the man was released from custody with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that he was to abide by a daily curfew of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Just before 1:00 a.m. this morning, an officer on general patrol observed the man riding a bicycle on James Street in Wallaceburg. He was travelling in the wrong direction on a one way street with no lighting on his bike. He was also dressed in all dark clothing and carrying a backpack.
As the officer approached the man near McNaughton Avenue, he fled through a park and under the bridge. The man eventually dumped his bicycle and fled from the officer on foot. He then jumped in the Sydenham River and started swimming away. The man made it half way across however became tired and had to be rescued by the Chatham-Kent Fire Department. The man was taken into custody and transported to Sydenham District Hospital as a precaution.
The 21-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with failing to comply. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Break and Enter CK115016593
The Chatham-Kent police are looking for information regarding a break and enter in Rondeau.
Sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a locked shed on Bates Line. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole two (2) 20L gas cans full of fuel valued at $100.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Bill Bergsma at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #81394. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting
Please be advised that there will be a Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at police headquarters, 24 Third Street, Chatham.
Special Events
Saturday, June 13 – Blenheim Community Policing & Neighbourhood Watch along with the Chatham and Blenheim Optimist Clubs will be hosting a bike rodeo at St. Mary’s Hall between 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Children must have a helmet to participate. Chatham-Kent Play Rangers will also be in attendance with fun physical activities for the kids. All are welcome to attend.
Saturday, June 13 – All are invited to Tupperville for a bike rodeo at the Fire Hall between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Children must have a helmet to participate. Bring the kids and join us for lots of fun.