Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – 31May2016

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 129 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Three people were arrested.

National Victims & Survivors of Crime Awareness Week: May 29 – June 4, 2016

Victims and survivors of crime are using the power of their voices to move beyond their victimization and create positive change.

Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is about raising awareness about issues facing victims and survivors of crime and the services, programs and laws in place to help them and their families.

Throughout Canada, countless dedicated people work with victims and survivors of crime every day. Service providers and criminal justice professionals give information and meaningful support to victims and survivors and their families as they navigate the criminal justice system.

Services for victims and survivors of crime are available right here in Chatham-Kent. Please call Chatham-Kent Victim Services at 519-436-6630.

For more information on Victims and Survivors of Crime Awareness Week, visit www.victimsweek.gc.ca

Motor Vehicle Collision CK16015506

Shortly after 8:00 a.m. yesterday morning, police responded to a two vehicle collision between a school bus and tractor on Fargo Road near Talbot Street. The driver of the bus attempted to pass a tractor pulling a haybine when the farmer turned left into a private driveway.

The farmer sustained minor injuries. Luckily, there were no children on the bus. Total damage was estimated at $15,000.

The farmer, a 61-year-old Blenheim man was charged with making a turn not in safety.

Theft of Camping Trailer CK16015603

Sometime this month, unknown suspect(s) stole a 1979 Falcon camping trailer from a property on Colbourne Street in Chatham. The trailer is white with a distinguishing black flex seal spray on the front. It was last seen with Ontario license plate L8691Z.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cheryl McVicar at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #85018. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Stolen Boat CK16015549

Sometime yesterday between 4:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. unknown suspect(s) stole a 16’ camo coloured boat with 15HP outboard motor from a residence on Bury Road. The trailer was last seen with license plate J3295P. Value of the theft is estimated at $3300.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ken Koke at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87178. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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