Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 17Mar2016

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 83 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 4 person was arrested.

Update: Suspicious Fire CK16005761/RM16000726

As previously reported the Chatham-Kent Police Service had arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with a suspicious fire in Cedar Springs on the 9th of March 2016

As a result of the investigation officers of the Drug Enforcement Unit attended the area, and conducted a search warrant on the home. As a result of the search warrant officers located 191.58 grams of processed cannabis marihuana and cannabis resin with a total street value of over $3,800.00, as well as other items used in the production of a controlled substance.

As a result the 24-year-old man and a 28-year old female have been arrested and charged with Production of a Controlled substance. Both parties were released from custody with a future court date.

Mischief in Dresden CK16006532

Around 02:00 a.m. this morning unknown suspect(s) smashed the front window out of the LCBO on Lindsley St in Dresden. Damage is estimated at $1500.00, entry was not gained into the business.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Shawn Dickson at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #85056. 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 CK16005774

Sometime between the 15th of March at 8:30 p.m. and the 16th of March at 11:00 a.m. unknown suspect(s) broke a lock off of a shed on Queen Street. Once inside suspects removed a number of various items total value is $900.00.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kevin Burgess at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87232. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips

The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to wish everyone a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day.

We ask that you please be responsible on this date, and have a safe ride home. Please do not drink and drive.

Officers will be conducting spot checks throughout the day.

We ask that you celebrate in a responsible manner as we do not wish to be invited to your parties on this date.

We ask if you are out celebrating please don’t leave your drinks unattended in public bars or events, if walking home please use all sidewalks and pedestrian crossings at all time.

If you see an impaired driver or suspect someone to be impaired behind the wheel please call 911.

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