Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 20Aug2016

House Fire in Grande Pointe

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On August 19th, 2016 Chatham-Kent Police, Fire and EMS responded to a house fire in the Grande Pointe region. The residence was fully engulfed upon arrival and the home was completely destroyed. Police were able to confirm the owner of the residence was safe as well as any others likely to be inside. Cause of the fire is at this time unknown and damages are estimated at $200,000. Police remained on scene until the property could be made safe.

Windsor Man Breaches Recognizance

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On August 19th, 2016 Chatham-Kent Police performed a traffic stop on Queen St. Chatham. A 34 year old Windsor man was located in the passenger seat of the vehicle and found to be in breach of a Recognizance for curfew. Upon arrest the man was found to have a white powder around his nose and a small amount of cocaine in his possession. The man was charged with Breach of Recognizance and Possession of a Controlled Substance and held pending a bail hearing.

Man Arrested on Chatham-Kent Warrant

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On August 19th, 2016 a 44 year old North Bay man was arrested in North Bay on a Chatham-Kent Police Warrant. The man has been charged with one count of Sexual Assault and is currently being investigated for several more instances of Sexual Assault against the same victim to which he has a domestic relationship. Chatham-Kent Police attended North Bay and transported the man to Chatham-Kent where he will be held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Break and Enter on Riverview Line

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On August 19th, 2016 Police attended an address on Riverview Line for a break and enter complaint. Owners of the property attended on August 19th to discover several pieces of heavy machinery and tools missing. It’s believed the suspects attended late August 18th or early August 19th and had means to move the heavy machinery. Value of the stolen items is estimated at $25,000.

Anyone with information that may assist in identifying the suspect/s is urged to contact Constable MURRAY at 519-436-6600 extension #87108. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Theft from Vehicles

Chatham-Kent residents are reminded to play it smart when parking their vehicles overnight. Bring your valuables inside for the evening; don’t leave loose change/small bills in visible areas and always make sure your doors are locked. Also try to park in lighted areas and minimize the cover provided by landscaping and other vehicles.

Most thefts are from unlocked vehicles and are crimes of opportunity were suspects want to be fast and quiet. Lock your doors and keep valuables out of sight and they are likely to move on to easier targets.

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