Wingham Free PressThe Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man wanted on an outstanding warrant. On October 9, 2013, the man failed to comply with his probation order and warrant was issued for his arrest. Just before 2:00 a.m. this morning, an officer on general patrol in Blenheim observed the man riding a bike and he was arrested. […]
Around 2:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Keil Drive near Richmond Street. A 27-year-old Chatham woman was travelling northbound on Keil Drive when she was struck by a 57-year-old Chatham man travelling southbound. The woman turned left onto Richmond Street even though the man had the right of way. Neither […]
Shortly after 4:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Richmond Street near Bothwell Street. An 18-year-old Chatham woman was travelling eastbound on Richmond Street when she rear-ended a vehicle being driven by a 72-year-old Charing Cross woman. Neither driver was injured. Total damages were estimated at $5500. The Chatham woman was […]
The Chatham-Kent police are looking for information regarding a break and enter in Chatham. Sometime October 15, 2013 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence on Lacroix Street. Once inside the suspect(s) stole a Phillips television and X-box slim with a total value of $1350. Anyone with information is asked […]
Around 8:50 p.m. last night, a male youth observed his ex-girlfriend walking outside with friends in Chatham. The male approached the girl and a verbal argument about their infant child began. The argument escalated into a physical altercation when the male punched her in the back. The male then pulled a BB gun out of […]
On October 3, 2013, a male youth and teenage girl became involved in a verbal argument in Tilbury. As the male was yelling and swearing, he grabbed the girl and threw her to the ground. Witnesses pushed the male away and the 16-year-old girl was able to get up. Attempts were made to located the […]
With St. Clair Street in Chatham currently under construction, the Chatham-Kent police have received several complaints of speeding vehicles on alternate streets as motorists try to avoid the area. Yesterday, officers conducted radar enforcement on Victoria Avenue. In just a couple hours, the officers issued 5 speeding tickets to motorists traveling between 72km-78km in a […]
Sometime between October 15, 2013 at 10:30 p.m. and October 16, 2013 at 6:00 a.m. unknown suspect(s) entered a shed on Lamila Street causing about $200 damage to a window. Once inside the suspect(s) stole 3 sets of McGregor golf clubs, various tools and alcohol. Total value of the theft is estimated at $3500. Anyone […]
Around 7:00 p.m. last night, a woman was upstairs in her Inshes Avenue home when she heard the front door open and close. The woman went downstairs and noticed that her purse which was on the dining room table was now on the floor near the front door. Missing from her purse was cash and […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman on an outstanding warrant and other property related offences. On September 23, 2013, the woman was released from custody with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that she was to reside at a specific address in Blenheim. On October 2, 2013, police learned that the woman was […]