Wingham Free PressThe Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a theft investigation in Chatham. Around 4:30 this morning, police responded to a theft at the Pioneer Gas Bar on Richmond Street. A man pulled in and pumped $72 of fuel into his car. The man spoke to the cashier, however drove away making no […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic investigation. On November 28, 2013, around 6:30 p.m. a man and woman became involved in a verbal argument which escalated into a physical altercation. It is alleged that the man grabbed the woman by the throat and threw her to the ground. The […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following an investigation involving domestic abuse. Yesterday morning, police began a domestic investigation involving a young couple from Wallaceburg. It is alleged that during their relationship, the 17-year-old girl was assaulted, confined in the residence and threatened. Just before 4:00 p.m. police located the man on Albert Street […]
Around 10:30 a.m. yesterday morning, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Ridge Line between Scane Road and Main Street West. A 22-year-old Ridgetown man crossed the center line and stuck an 18-year-old Ridgetown woman. Neither driver was injured. Total damage was estimated at $4500. The man was charged with careless driving.
Yesterday afternoon, the Chatham-Kent Police Service and OPP conducted a joint RIDE spot check on Victoria Road in Howard Township. Approximately 60 vehicles were stopped with no infractions being observed. The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind all motorists that RIDE programs will be more visible as the holiday season approaches. Drinking and driving […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following a traffic stop in Chatham yesterday morning. Around 9:20 a.m. an officer on general patrol observed a man known to him as an unlicensed driver travelling eastbound on McNaughton Avenue near Delaware Avenue in Chatham. The officer initiated a traffic stop and confirmed that the man was […]
In separate incidents last night, two men were arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. Just before 9:00 p.m. officers responded to a disturbance on Fourth Street in Chatham. A man was found to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested for his own safety and transported to police headquarters. […]
The Chatham-Kent police are looking for information regarding a break and enter in Chatham. Sometime between November 30, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. and December 1, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a residence on Park Street. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole various electronics and coins valued at approximately $2000. Anyone with […]
Yesterday morning, police responded to a two-vehicle collision in Chatham. Both vehicles were stopped at a red light on Park Street near Richmond Street when the driver of the second car rear-ended the vehicle ahead of her. Neither driver was injured. Total damage was estimated at $8000. A 34-year-old Chatham woman was charged with starting […]
Chatham-Kent’s Fire Department and Police Service responded to a house fire on Louise Street last night in the early evening. The home was vacant, damaged is estimated at approximately $100,000. The Police Service continues to investigate the incident with the assistance of the Ontario Fire Marshall and the Chatham-Kent Fire Department. Anyone with information is […]