Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 12Sept2016

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 116 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four people were arrested.

Man Charged with Resist Arrest CK16030390

This morning, just before 2:00 a.m. police observed a man riding a bicycle west bound on King Street in Chatham. The officer stopped the man for riding on the sidewalk. The officer asked him to step off the bicycle as it was previously reported stolen from a residence in Dresden. As the officer placed the man under arrest, he pulled away and refused to cooperate with the officer. The man began running but was quickly taken into custody following a short foot chase.

The 20-year-old man has been charged with possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000 and resist arrest. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Man Charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle CK16030398

Around 3:00 a.m. this morning police attempted to initiate a traffic stop in the area of Harvey Street and Lacroix Street in Chatham. The man failed to stop for police and drove through two stop signs and one red light. He continued driving at a high rate of speed, therefore in the interest of public safety, the officer discontinued pursing the man and strategically began following him from a distance. As the man drove onto the 401, his speed drastically decreased and police were able to conduct a traffic stop safely. Through investigation, the man was found to be in possession of marijuana.

Anthony Mills, 28 years, of Glencairn Crescent in Toronto has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight while pursued by peace officer and drug possession. He has been released pending a future court date of October 4, 2016.

Recovered ATV CK16022423

In July, police recovered a stolen brown Camo Honda TRX Rancher ATV from a property in Bothwell. The attached license plate was not registered to the ATV and the VIN number was removed.

Police are trying to locate the rightful owner of this ATV. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cheryl McVicar at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #85018. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Stolen Motorcycle CK16030353

Sometime around 7:00 p.m. last night, unknown suspect(s) stole a broken down orange and black 1996 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster motorcycle from the side of Duart Road. The motorcycle was last seen with Ontario license plates ACE0. The motorcycle has high handle bars, a photo of a female sucking a lollipop on the gas tank and ‘iron head’ written in black on the side of the gas tank. The value of the theft is estimated at $4500.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ron Tricker at [email protected] or 519-436-66000 extension #81784. 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 10:30 a.m. at police headquarters.

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