Wingham Free PressOn October 25, 2013, the woman entered a business on James Street in Wallaceburg. She selected an item valued at $22.00, placed it in a bag and exited the store while making no attempt to pay for the merchandise. Through investigation, officers identified the woman responsible for shoplifting. Early this morning, officers located the woman […]
Chatham-Kent Police Service Welcomes Release of Best Practices to Guide Police in Serving LGBTQ Communities Groundbreaking document to help strengthen relationships between gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities and police Chatham-Kent, On – The Chatham-Kent Police Service today welcomed the release of a best practices document that will help Ontario police services proactively address […]
The Chatham-Kent police have completed their investigation into a collision that occurred in August. On August 7, 2013 around 10:00 a.m. emergency crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Elizabeth Street in Chatham. A 50-year-old Chatham man was traveling southbound on Elizabeth Street when he collided with a parked vehicle and hydro pole. […]
In September, the man was released from custody with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that he was to abstain from communicating with a specific Wallaceburg woman. Yesterday morning shortly after 10:00 a.m. the man attended the Court House on Grand Avenue West in Chatham. The woman was also present at the Court House. […]
In August, the man was placed on probation and ordered to obey a curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. daily. Early this morning, around 5:45 a.m., officers responded to an altercation on Lacroix Street in Chatham. Through investigation, officers learned that the man was not in his residence and therefore failing to comply with […]
Yesterday morning, police responded to five incidents of mischief in the downtown Chatham area. Sometime over the weekend, unknown suspect(s) spray painted graffiti on the side of businesses on King Street West and William Street South. In all incidents, fluorescent pink spray paint was used. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jason Williams […]
The Chatham-Kent Police Traffic Unit is investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of Winterline Road and Maple Line on October 29, 2013. The collision occurred shortly before 5:00 ‎p.m. that day. Investigators have learned that a tractor pulling multiple wagons was northbound on Winterline Road at the time of the […]
Yesterday morning, shortly after 11:00 a.m. a man entered a business on Main Street West in Ridgetown when he observed another patron sitting there. The man grabbed the patron and began to physically remove him from the property. During the altercation, the victim sustained serious injuries to his hand and shoulder. The victim was able […]
Last night, around 8:30 p.m. police received information regarding a possible impaired driving in the Dresden area. An officer located the vehicle and through investigation he believed the driver was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The man was arrested and transported to police headquarters for further breath tests. Robert Cochrane, 32 […]
Sometime over the weekend, unknown suspect(s) stole a back and yellow Suzuki RM80 dirt bike from a residence on Canal Street East in Tilbury. The dirt bike is valued at approximately $1500. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Meredith Rota at 519-436-6600 extension #87083. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) […]