Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 25April2016

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 94 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested.

Two Men Charged with Break and Enter CK16010981

Last night around 6:00 p.m. an observant citizen noticed suspicious activity on Foster Street in Chatham and called police. Through investigation, two men were found inside a storage building gathering scrap copper wire.

A 29-year-old Chatham man and 42-year-old Tilbury man were both arrested and charged with break and enter. They have both been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Break and Enter in Wallaceburg CK16010952

Sometime between April 23 at 5:00 p.m. and April 24 at 10:00 a.m. unknown suspect(s) removed several items, including various tools, tires, rims and a set of golf clubs from a carport and shed on Water Street. Total value of the theft is estimated at $3000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Mike Taylor at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87198. 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 CK16010973

Sometime yesterday afternoon between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence on Blythewood Crescent and stole diapers and various jars of baby food.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Greg Dilliott at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87278. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Pilot Makes Emergency Landing CK16010919

Yesterday morning, police received information that a plane had just been seen landing in the area of Drury Line. Officers located the pilot, a 58-year-old Chatham man, in a field on Erieau Road, south of Drury Line. His Challenger Ultralight airplane ran out of fuel before he could return to the Chatham Airport forcing him to make an emergency landing. Luckily, the pilot was not injured. The plane sustained damage to its landing gear.

Uniforms Unite to Save Lives

The Chatham-Kent Police, Fire, EMS, OPP as well as the residents of Chatham-Kent are being called to action this month. The call is in support of ‘Uniforms Unite to Save Lives’ — a month-long blood donor campaign that promotes the need for blood. Roll up your sleeves and help us save lives.

Today, there will be a blood donor clinic at the Dresden Arena, 1212 North Street from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

New donors and walk-ins welcome. United We Stand…and Give !!

CKPS Cop Camp for Kids

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a police officer?

The Chatham-Kent Police Service gives children aged 12 & 13 the opportunity to find out!

Cop Camp aims to motivate young people to be outstanding citizens through law enforcement education. Targeting students before high school, this program is a police academy for local youth. Our children are the community leaders of tomorrow. We wish to instill an appreciation and respect for law enforcement and their role in society.

More information regarding Cop Camp and applications are now available on-line at http://ckpolice.com/cop-camp-for-kids/

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