Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 14Jan2016

Police Investigate Assault in Chatham CK16001044

Shortly after 9:00 p.m. last night, police responded to an assault on Orchard Heights. The victim reported that his neighbour entered his apartment uninvited, uttered threats and assaulted him with a casserole dish. As the officers apprehended the man, he resisted arrest and assaulted an officer. Concerned for his physical and mental well-being, the man was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical attention.

The 18-year-old Chatham man is facing charges of unlawfully in a dwelling house, assault, assault with a weapon, uttering threats, mischief under $5000 and assault police officer.

Police Conclude Photo Investigation RM16000121

On Monday, the Chatham-Kent police received several images via a third party taken on top of the Condo Project on King Street in downtown Chatham. Through investigation, police identified the three people involved and all were warned about their dangerous and illegal behaviour. Police also spoke with the owner of the property who was satisfied with the police action taken.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service does not encourage or support their actions. “Public safety was really our first concern. To see people up on a crane, unharnessed, taking photos was very disturbing. Although they obtained their photographs and video unharmed, this incident could have had a very tragic ending,” says Constable Renee Cowell.

Motor Vehicle Collisions

CK16000989 – Around 8:15 a.m. yesterday morning, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Queens Line between McDougall Line and Merlin Road. The driver, a 69-year-old Wheatley woman lost control of her vehicle, left the road, struck a Bell box and came to rest upside down in the front yard of a residence. Luckily, she was not injured. Total damage was estimated at $8000. She was charged with careless driving.

CK16000990 – Yesterday morning around 8:20 a.m. emergency crews responded to a single motor collision on W. Lewis Line near Bearline Road. The driver, a 41-year-old Wallaceburg woman, lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway, struck a tree and came to rest in a ditch. She was extricated from the vehicle and transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with serious but non-life threatening injuries. Total damage was estimated at $10,000. The collision remains under investigation.

Break and Enter in Chatham CK16000999

Sometime between January 8 at 6:00 p.m. and January 13 at 10:00 a.m. unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a residence under construction on King Street East causing about $300 damage. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole copper piping, boxes of laminate flooring and two Ryobi drills. Total value of the theft was estimated at $3125.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Fraser Curtis at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87280. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Attempt Theft of Vehicle CK16001023

Sometime between January 9th and January 13th unknown suspect(s) attempted to steal a 2000 Buick LeSabre from a residence on Grand Avenue East in Chatham. Approximately $1000 damage was done to the steering column.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Brad Hessel at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87270. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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