Wingham Free PressSometime between October 13, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. and October 14, 2013 at midnight, unknown suspect(s) stole a grey 2004 Ford F-250 pick-up truck from the parking lot at Jaycee Park. The truck was last seen with licence plates 700 7TH. Yesterday morning around 8:00 a.m. the truck was found abandoned in a ditch on […]
The Chatham-Kent police would like to remind citizens not to click on links in emails from an unknown source. Even if the email appears to have originated from a banking institution, please call your own bank to verify that a response is required before you click any links. If could be a fraud and you […]
While carrying out a RIDE spot check at the intersection of Grand Ave at Memory Lane in the Community of Chatham, a Community Patrol Officer demanded a sample of breath to be provided into an approved roadside screening device from a motorist who displayed signs of consuming alcohol. The driver, a 67 year old resident […]
Sometime around midnight, unknown person(s) was able to gain access into a garage on Obrien Drive in the Community of Raleigh Township. A small amount of alcohol was stolen. Residents are reminded to ensure their homes are secured, use motion detector lighting, and report any suspicious activity to police immediately. Anyone with information related to […]
An officer of the Community Patrol Section observed a motor vehicle driving erratically at approximately 11:00 p.m. last night on Kiel Drive in the community of Chatham. A traffic stop was made, the 23 year old driver, a resident from Belle River exhibited signs of impairment. He was arrested for impaired driving. Intoxilyzer tests were […]
Sometime in the early evening hours of Saturday October 12th, unknown person(s) entered a residence on Gregory Drive in the Community of Chatham. The home was rummaged through, and fortunately only a small amount of change was taken. Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to contact Constable Brad Molnar at 519-436-6600 ext. […]
Sometime overnight between Friday October 11th to Saturday October 12th, unknown person(s) slashed tires and windows to a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire parked on Ebenezer Street, in the Community of Ridgetown. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $800. Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to contact Constable Chris Wegrzyn at 519-436-6600 ext. […]
Yesterday, officers conducted a Seatbelt Blitz in Wallaceburg. In just two hours, the officers observed numerous motorists not wearing their seatbelts. A total of 18 tickets were issued. The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind everyone that not wearing your seatbelt is an offence contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. Not wearing your seatbelt […]
Yesterday morning around 11:30 a.m. emergency crews responded to a two vehicle collision on Bearline Road between Belle Rose Line and Brook Line. A 45-year-old Maidstone woman was traveling northbound on Bearline Road while pulling a trailer. The trailer became unhooked from her vehicle and crossed into the southbound lane striking an oncoming vehicle being […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman wanted on an outstanding warrant. On March 22, 2013, the woman was charged with theft under $5000 and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000 following a shoplifting complaint on William Street in Chatham. The woman was released pending a future court date. On May 17, […]