Wingham Free PressThe Chatham-Kent police have completed their motor vehicle collision investigation. As previously released, on August 18, 2013 shortly after 1:00 a.m. emergency crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Goodreau Line in Romney Township. The 19-year-old driver from Lighthouse Cove, called 911 to request medical assistance as she not only was she injured, […]
Last night, the Chatham-Kent Police Service conducted a joint RIDE spot check with OPP in the Thamesville area.Approximately 100 vehicles were checked with only roadside test administered and one seatbelt ticket issued. The Chatham-Kent Police Service continues to remind all motorists that an increase in RIDE spot checks will be visible as we approach the […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a female youth wanted on an outstanding warrant. On November 2, 2013 the 17-year-old youth attended Walmart on St. Clair Street in Chatham and placed approximately $108 worth of items into bags. She exited the store making no attempt to pay for the merchandise. The youth was arrested and charged […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on outstanding warrants. In May 2013, the man offered to build a fence and deck for a Chatham woman. The man stated that he needed $3000 upfront to buy all the materials. The man took the woman’s money and failed to complete or even start the job. […]
The Chatham-Kent police would like warn residents about a scam that appears to be circulating. A man recently reported to police that he received a phone call from an unknown man pretending to be his neighbour. At this time, the unknown man suggested that the man’s daughter injured his dog and now he needed money […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with domestic violence. Yesterday morning, police responded to a domestic disturbance in Chatham. At this time, a 51-year-old woman reported that she had been the victim of domestic abuse. Through investigation, the woman disclosed incidents dating back to October 2013. Shortly after 11:00 p.m. last night, […]
Around 11:00 a.m. yesterday morning, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Grande River Line. A 60-year-old Sarnia man was travelling westbound on Grande River Line when he collided with a vehicle travelling northbound on Jacob Road, being driven by a 60-year-old Chatham man. Neither driver was injured. Total damages were estimated at $6000. The […]
Around 8:00 p.m. last night, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Charing Cross Road. An 18-year-old Blenheim woman struck a vehicle being driven by a 47-year-old Blenheim man. Neither driver was injured. Total damages were estimated at $6000 damage. The Blenheim woman was charged with failing to yield to traffic on a through highway.
The Chatham-Kent police are looking for information regarding a break and enter in Chatham. Sometime between December 9, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. and December 10, 2013 at 8:25 a.m. unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a business on Grand Avenue West causing about $600 damage. Once inside the suspect(s) stole approximately $9000 worth of paintball […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. Between October 15 and October 16, 2013, the man attended a Laundromat on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg and removed three surveillance cameras valued at $150. Police located the man and he was charged with theft under $5000 and possession of property obtained by […]