The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 152 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested for being intoxicated in a public place.
Traffic Enforcement CK16036986
Last night around 11:30 p.m. a 39-year-old man was observed operating a motor vehicle in Chatham. An officer on general patrol suspected the man may be driving while under the influence of alcohol. A roadside breath test was conducted and the man registered a warn. He was issued a 3-day license suspension and his vehicle was towed from the scene.
Suspicious Vehicle Complaint leads to License Suspension CK16036987
Around 11:30 p.m. last night, police responded to the area of Lindsay Side Road and Brook Line regarding the report of a suspicious truck. An officer on general patrol located the truck and a traffic stop was initiated. The officer suspected the driver may be operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. A roadside breath test was conducted and the 32-year-old Wallaceburg man registered a warn. He was issued a 3-day license suspension and his vehicle was towed from the scene.
Break and Enter in Blenheim CK16036477
Sometime between October 27, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. and October 28, 2016 at 6:30 a.m. unknown suspect(s) forced their way into RJ Equipment on Industrial Avenue. The suspect(s) located keys to a truck parked on site and stole 3 plasma torches, 1 thermal arc welder, 1 Miller mig welder, 2 Lincoln mig welders, 1 portable set of acetylene torches on a homemade cart, 2 tool chests containing various hand tools and 2 β 5β Makita grinders. Total value of the theft has been estimated at approximately $27,000. The white 2004 Ford F250 truck was last seen with Ontario license plates AM69292. The truck has an estimated value of about $9000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ted Krantz at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87052. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and Enter in Ridgetown CK16036882
On October 30, 2016 around 10:30 p.m. unknown suspect(s) forced their way into the Bargain Shop on Main Street West. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole about $700 worth of electronics.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Steve Donald at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #84980. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Break and Enter in Chatham CK16036900
Sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning, unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked garage and shed on Valley Road and stole approximately $5000 worth of DeWalt tools.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Doug Littlewood at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87288. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Motor Vehicle Collision in Chatham CK16036892
Around 9:45 a.m. yesterday morning, emergency crews responded to a two vehicle collision on Grand Ave West between Keil Drive and Courthouse Lane.
Minor injuries were reported. Total damage was estimated at $4000.
A 34-year-old Wallaceburg woman was charged with start from stopped position β not in safety.
Motor Vehicle Collision in Blenheim CK16036926
Yesterday afternoon, around 1:15 p.m. police responded to a two vehicle collision on Chatham Street South.
No one was injured. Total damage was estimated at $3000.
A 29-year-old Blenheim man was charged with failing to yield from driveway.
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