Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 10Jan2016

Man Arrested on Warrants

In the morning of January 9, 2016, Chatham-Kent Police received information of a wanted party in the parking lot of a business located on Main St, Ridgetown. The 59 year old Rodney man, was arrested for an OPP investigation for Theft Under and Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle. He was later turned over to the custody of the OPP.

Stolen Jewellery

In the afternoon of January 9, 2016, Chatham-Kent Police attended a residence on Trillium Lane, Chatham, in regards to a Break and Enter complaint. Through investigation it was learned that sometime between 10:30AM and 12:00PM, unknown suspect(s) cut through a main floor window screen and removed two wooden jewellery boxes. The value of the property is estimated at $200. Neighbours in the area were canvased, but with negative results.

It is requested that anyone with information about the incident should contact the investigating officer, Ryan KLOOSTRA by email [email protected], or voicemail 519-436-6600 x87144. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a cash reward. Visit http://www.crime-stoppers.on.ca/ or call in at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Disturbance

In the evening of January 9, 2016, Chatham-Kent Police responded to complaints of a Disturbance on Richmond St, Chatham. There were no complaints of Assaults or Threats. However, a 38 year old Chatham man was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was lodged in cells and later released, once sober.

Child Abduction Rumour

On January 9, 2016, Chatham-Kent Police received several inquiries about a Facebook post with said 3rd party information, indicating that there was an attempted child abduction at a business located on St Clair St, Chatham. The Chatham-Kent Police are not currently investigating, nor did we receive such a complaint of an attempted child abduction. This was simply a rumour, and like anything posted on social media, discretion should be used accordingly.

Chatham-Kent Police reminds its citizens that if a false complaint is made to purposely mislead Police and misuse resources for a fabricated incident, that person may be charged criminally with Public Mischief and held accountable before the Courts. The maximum punishment for such an offence is imprisonment for a term of 5 years.

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