The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 156 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested.
Last Day of School
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind all motorists that today is the last day of school for kids across our Municipality. Motorists are asked to slow down and use extra caution today while driving through residential or school zones. The kids’ excitement may interfere with them paying attention to traffic signals and looking both ways for vehicular traffic. Let’s all start summer holidays safely.
Man Charged with Break and Enter CK16019656
Last night around 9:20 p.m. the man broke a patio door window and entered a residence on West Street in Chatham. The homeowners did not recognize the man and called 911 as they fled their residence. Officers located the man leaving the residence and he was arrested.
The 27-year-old Chatham man has been charged with break and enter. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man Charged with Being Intoxicated in a Public Place CK16019642
Last night around 8:30 p.m. police responded to a disturbance on Wellington Street East in Chatham. Officers located the intoxicated man who was unable to care for himself. For his own safety, officers arrested the man and transported him to police headquarters.
The 52-year-old London man was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. He was held in custody and released when sober.
Suspicious Fire CK16019645
Shortly after 8:30 p.m. last night, emergency crews responded to an abandoned house fully engulfed by fire on Corktown Line. The fire has been deemed suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Mike Stokes at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #85016. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward
Industrial Accident in Wallaceburg CK16019557
Yesterday morning, a 56-year-old Dresden man sustained an injury to his hand while working at Accurcast on Arnold Street. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical treatment. The Ministry of Labour was contacted and has taken over the investigation.
Break and Enter in Wheatley CK16019643
Sometime yesterday between 6:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence on Hickory Road and stole an X-Box valued at $500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Pete Bakker at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #81296. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.