Man Charged with Child Pornography Offences CK16002202
In November 2015, the Chatham-Kent Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) became involved in an investigation surrounding the accessing and possession of child pornography.
Yesterday, police executed a warrant at a residence on Baldoon Road in Chatham. A laptop computer, desktop computer and external storage device were seized for analysis.
A 23-year-old Chatham man has been charged with accessing child pornography and possessing child pornography. He was released with conditions pending a future court date of February 10, 2016.
Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant CK16002261
In November 2015, the man was released from custody with several conditions. On January 9, 2016, the man failed to comply with his conditions and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
This morning, shortly after 1:00 a.m. police received information that the man was at an establishment in Chatham. Upon observing police, the man fled on foot and in an attempt to elude the officers, entered a fence compound on Richmond Street. Following a short foot chase, the man was taken into custody.
The 28-year-old Tilbury man has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man Charged with Fraud Related Offences CK16002227
Yesterday morning, police received information that the man attended three gas stations in Chatham and purchased gasoline, lottery tickets and cigarettes using a fraudulent credit card. Total theft of the six transactions was approximately $200.
Through investigation, police identified the man responsible and he was arrested.
Brian Jacques, 32 years, of Wellington Street in Chatham has been charged with six counts of fraud under $5000, six counts of theft and forgery of a credit card and one count of possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000. He was released pending a future court date of February 12, 2016.
Coyotes around Rondeau Park
This week, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received information about an increase in coyotes outside the Rondeau Park area pursuing deer.
Since migrating to Ontario more than 100 years ago, coyotes have adapted well to urban environments and can now be found in both rural and urban settings. Coyotes can be found across Ontario and are abundant in southern agricultural Ontario and urban areas.
Changes in land use, agricultural practices, weather, supplemental feeding and natural food shortages may contribute to more coyote sightings in the community.
Normal coyote behaviour is to be fearful of people and to be largely nocturnal. Homeowners are encouraged to take steps to ensure coyotes aren’t attracted to their property or pets.
Please see www.ontario.ca/page/preventing-and-managing-conflicts-coyotes-wolves-and-foxes for tips on how to reduce the potential for coyote encounters.