Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 09May2016

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 110 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four people were arrested.

Man Charged with Arson and Resisting Arrest CK16012713

This morning around 12:20 a.m. an officer on general patrol observed the man walking in the area King Street West. All of a sudden the officer observed a flame arise from a large construction dumpster in which the man was in close proximity. The officer stopped and placed the man under arrest, however he failed to comply with his demands. The man resisted arrest, however eventually complied and was apprehended.

Upon being searched incident to arrest, the man was found to be in possession of two Bic lighters.

The Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services attended to extinguish the blaze. Due to the quick response of all emergency personnel, a near-by pick-up truck and surrounding businesses were not damaged.

Through investigation, police further learned that the man was also wanted for failing to comply with release conditions.

The 36-year-old man of no fixed address has been charged with arson and resisting a peace officer. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Man Charged with Mischief CK16012687

Last night around 7:30 p.m. police responded to a domestic disturbance at an apartment on Riverview Drive in Chatham. The man damaged three of the woman’s photographs and a shoe rack. He fled the area prior to police arrival.

Just before 10:00 p.m. police located the man and he was arrested. The 23-year-old Chatham man has been charged with mischief under $5000. He was released pending a future court date of May 31, 2016.

Man Charged with Being Intoxicated in a Public Place CK16012705

Last night around 10:50 p.m. police received information about an intoxicated man in the area of Water Street in Cedar Springs.

Officers located the man and for his own safety he was taken in custody. The 24-year-old Merlin man has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place. He will be released when sober.

Break and Enter in Chatham CK16012625

Sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a shed on Baldoon Road. Approximately $1500 worth of tools were stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Don Letourneau at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87074. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting

Please be advised that there will be a Chatham-Kent Police Services Board Meeting tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at police headquarters.

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