Wingham Free PressThe Chatham-Kent police have arrested two men following a shoplifting incident in Chatham. Around 5:30 p.m. last night, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Wal-Mart. At this time, an employee reported that he observed two men attend the clothing section and place a coat in their cart. The men continued to the electronics section […]
Sometime between March 1, 2014 and March 5, 2014, unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a residence on Warwick Drive causing about $300 damage. Once inside the suspect(s) stole approximately $3250 worth of items. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable John DeForest at 519-436-6600 extension #83606. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at […]
The Chatham-Kent Police Service continues to assist Children’s Services regarding an Apprehension Order issued March 06, 2014 in Chatham. Police have attended known residences of Lev Tahor members looking for the children who are subject of the Apprehension Order. Of the 14 children named in the Apprehension Order, 12 have left the country. Police continue […]
Yesterday morning around 11:20 a.m. an officer on general patrol observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Mill Street East in Tilbury. The officer recorded the vehicle travelling 75 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop and learned that the driver was suspended from […]
Around 9:45 a.m. yesterday morning, police responded to a two vehicle collision on Gray Street near Raleigh Street in Chatham. Neither driver was injured. Total damage was estimated at $10,000. A 59-year-old Chatham woman was charged with disobeying a stop sign.
Shortly after 4:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a three vehicle collision on McNaughton Avenue between Montgomery Drive and Reaume Avenue in Wallaceburg. No one was injured. Total damage was estimated at $23,000. A 35-year-old Wallaceburg woman was charged with following too closely.
Just before 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two vehicle collision on Mill Street East between Station Street and Tilbury Street. Neither driver was injured. Total damage was estimated at $10,000. A 53-year-old woman was charged with starting from a stopped position not in safety.
The Chatham-Kent police are looking for assistance with a mischief investigation in Chatham. Sometime late March 3, 2014 or early March 4, 2014, unknown suspect(s) spray painted graffiti on several garages in the area of Grand Avenue East, Victoria Avenue, Selkirk Street and Memory Lane. Approximately 25 ‘tags’ were observed in the alley that runs […]
The Chatham-Kent police would like to inform citizens of a fraudulent bill that was recently reported. On March 3, 2014, a Romney Township woman received a Bell Canada bill in the amount of $116.25. The woman called Bell Canada to further investigate the charges and learned that the bill was fraudulent. Although the return address […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman wanted on four outstanding warrants. The woman is currently charged with theft under $5000, possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000, failing to comply with release conditions and two counts of failing to attend court. Yesterday afternoon around 1:20 p.m. police located the 35-year-old Walpole Island […]