Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 22June2016

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 123 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested.

Woman Arrested on Outstanding Warrant CK16018635

Last month, police received information that the woman was harassing and threatening her ex-boyfriend via Facebook and unwanted text messages. These messages dated back to November 2014. Attempts were made to located the woman, however when unsuccessful, a warrant for the offences of criminal harassment and uttering threats was issued for her arrest.

Yesterday afternoon, police located the woman and she was arrested on the outstanding warrant. The 21-year-old Tilbury woman was released pending a future court date of July 12, 2016.

Man Charged with Trespassing CK16018674

Last night, shortly after 8:30 p.m. police received information that a man verbally trespassed previously from Walmart on St. Clair Street in Chatham had returned to the store. The man fled prior to police arrival, however he was located and spoken to in the area of Jackson Street and Glenwood Drive.

The 23-year-old Harwich Township man was issued a Provincial Offences Notice for trespassing.

Man Charged with Being Intoxicated in a Public Place CK16018650

Last night, the man called police in an intoxicated and irate state. The man was complaining about his living arrangements.

Officers attended the area and found the man intoxicated in a stairwell on Fourth Street. The man was yelling and belligerent towards the officers as he was on the phone with dispatch. The 61-year-old Chatham man was arrested for his own safety and charged with being intoxicated in a public place. He was transported to police headquarters and released when sober.

Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere CK16018685

Last night, officers conducted a RIDE spot check on Chatham Street North in Blenheim.

Thirty vehicles were stopped and checked with no infractions observed.

Meridian Mail

Since early Saturday morning, we’ve been experiencing technical difficulties with our non-emergency phone lines.

All phone lines and Meridian Mail issues have now been resolved. We would ask that anyone who left a voicemail message for an officer over the weekend and has not yet received a call back, to please call that number again as we may have lost your message due to our voicemail system breakdown.

Break and Enter in Chatham CK16018646

Sometime between June 19th and June 21st unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on Raleigh Street and stole an iPad and PlayStation 3 gaming system.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ian Scoyne at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87292. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Motor Vehicle Collision in Chatham CK16018579

Yesterday morning around 9:00 a.m. police responded to a two vehicle collision on Lacroix Street.

No one was injured. Total damage was estimated at $8000.

A 47-year-old Chatham man was charged with following too closely.

Woman Charged with Driving while Under Suspension CK16018684

Last night, around 10:25 p.m. an officer on general patrol observed the woman driving a car with an expired validation sticker. The officer initiated a traffic stop on Sandy Street in Chatham to further investigate.

Through investigation, the officer learned that the woman was currently suspended from driving for unpaid fines. The 53-year-old Chatham woman was charged with driving while under suspension and driving with no validation on plate. Her vehicle was towed from the roadway and she will be required to attend Provincial Offences Court on July 6, 2016.

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