Wingham Free PressThe Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. On June 12, 2013, the man was charged with four counts of breach of probation. On September 3, 2013, the man was required to attend court. His name was called in the courtroom and hallway and he failed to respond. A warrant was […]
Just before 5:30 p.m. last night, officers received information that a youth was observed spray painting a post on St. Clair Street in Chatham. Officers located the youth in the area of St. Clair Street and Oxley Drive and he was arrested. The paint can was seized as evidence and the 17-year-old Chatham youth was […]
Around 1:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Gillard Street. The driver was driving erratically in a parking lot when he lost control and struck a post. The driver fled the scene without reporting the collision. Through investigation, police identified the driver. The Pontiac Sunfire sustained approximately $2000 damage. […]
Yesterday, officers received information about marijuana in a corn field on John Park Line in Tupperville. A total of 35 plants were found and seized with a total street value of approximately $35,000. Farmers are urged to call police or Crime Stoppers if suspicious plants are found in their fields this harvest season.
Around 3:30 a.m. this morning, officers responded to a break and enter at a residence on Cox Avenue in Chatham. The homeowner awoke to find an unknown male suspect standing in her kitchen. The suspect fled the residence immediately. The homeowner was not injured. The suspect stole two purses. Anyone with information is asked to […]
On September 16, 2013 at 7:38 a.m., the Guelph Police attended to the intersection of Wellington Street and Wyndham Street for a cyclist struck by a car. The male cyclist, who was wearing his helmet, was taken to Guelph hospital where early reports indicated he was in stable condition but did suffer a head injury […]
On September 14, 2013 at 8:30 p.m., the Guelph Police became involved with a male after receiving a call that he had harmed himself. Police observed the male running eastbound along the train tracks located south of Foster Avenue. A short foot pursuit ensued after police attempted to speak with the male and ascertain his […]
On September 14, 2013, at 2:50 p.m., the Guelph Police attended to the intersection of Woodlawn Road East and Woolwich Street for a vehicle striking a pedestrian call. Investigation alleges that a white, Nissan Pathfinder struck a 61-year-old Guelph female on Woodlawn Road, just east of Woolwich Street. The female suffered minor injuries to her […]
On September 14, 2013 at 9:03 a.m., the Guelph Police attended to an Elizabeth Street business to investigate a break and enter. The entry occurred overnight when culprit(s) entered the fenced yard. A truck valued at over $180,000 and a scrap metal bin was stolen. Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Steve Campbell […]
On September 14, 2013, at 3:58 a.m., the Guelph Police observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the area of Gordon Street. A traffic stop was conducted and the male driver spoken too. A demand was made for a roadside breath sample. He failed this test and was arrested. Further […]