Wingham Free PressEarly this morning at about 2:30 am along St. Clair Street in Tilbury, Police conducted a traffic stop on a dark Ford pick-up truck. Once stopped, the driver a 22-year old Tilbury man, decided to turn his vehicle around at which time he immediately came into contact with a second cruiser involved in the stop. […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following a neighbour dispute last night. Around 7:40 p.m. a man reported that had received a threatening telephone call from his neighbour. The neighbour threatened to harm the man and his daughter. The man received six calls from the same number within a 20 minute time frame. A […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant. Just before 7:00 p.m. last night, the Calgary Police Service provided information that a man wanted for a sex related offence in their jurisdiction may be in the Blenheim area. Through investigation, the man was located and arrested. The 37-year-old Blenheim man […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. On December 6, 2013, police responded to a residence on Park Avenue East in Chatham in regards to a domestic disturbance. Through investigation, a 51-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with uttering threats and assault. He was released from custody with conditions […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man and woman following a break and enter in Chatham yesterday. Around 12:00 p.m. police received information about a suspicious man and woman in the area of Woodland Avenue who just left a residence carrying a black electronics case. Officers flooded the area and confirmed that entry had been […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. On December 9, 2013 around 11:50 a.m. an officer on general patrol observed a suspicious vehicle in front of an apartment building on Little Street North in Blenheim. A query of the licence plates revealed that they were not registered to the proper […]
Yesterday, the Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Unit conducted a road safety blitz throughout the Municipality. A total of 74 tickets were issued for seatbelt infractions, use of cell phones and speeding. The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind all drivers that the behaviours that put you most at risk are impaired driving, not wearing a […]
The Chatham-Kent police are looking for the public’s assistance following an incident in Chatham last night. Around 8:40 p.m. police responded to the area of McNaughton Avenue West between Sandy Street and St. Clair Street following a report of a white van stopping. The male driver approached a female walking in the area and ushered […]
Yesterday morning around 10:00 a.m. emergency crews responded to Hillerich and Bradsby (H&B) on Arnold Street in Wallaceburg in regards to the building being fully engulfed in flames. Damage has been estimated at $70,000. No one was injured. Investigators believe the fire may be suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Lori Timpson […]
Last month, Ontario’s Chief Justice announced that the fine for distracted driving would increase. As of today, the fine for using a hand-held device while behind the wheel increases from $155 to $280. The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to encourage all drivers to please keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the […]