Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – November 30, 2015

Update: Pursuit in Chatham CK15035409

As previously released, on November 28th around 3:00 p.m. an officer on general patrol observed a black car on Lacroix Street and recognized the driver as having his driving privileges suspended. The officer attempted a traffic stop in the area of Grand Avenue and Woods Street however the man accelerated at a high rate of speed and failed to stop. The driver fled from the officer and the pursuit was terminated on Croydon Avenue.

Last night, Matthew Humphrey, 29 years, of Lorne Avenue was arrested and charged with flight from police, use plate not authorized for vehicle and two counts of driving while under suspension. He was released with conditions pending a future court date of December 16, 2015.

Man Charged with Theft CK15035489

Yesterday afternoon, shortly after 1:00 p.m. police responded to a theft complaint at TSC on St. Clair Road in Chatham. The man stole various items and damaged a door to the business as he fled.

Through investigation, police identified the man responsible and he was arrested in the area of Colbourne Street and Princess Street around 3:00 p.m.

Preston Campbell, 34 years, of Harvey Street in Chatham has been charged with theft under $5000. He was released with conditions pending a future court date of December 16, 2015.

Man Charged with Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000 CK15032287

In October 2015, the WISH Centre was the victim of a theft. Unknown suspect(s) stole an Acer Aspire X3050 computer valued at approximately $400.

Through investigation, the computer was recovered.

Yesterday afternoon, Orien Crosby, 19 years, of Park Street in Chatham was arrested and charged with being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000. He was released with conditions pending a future court date of December 4, 2015.

Man Charged with Being Intoxicated in a Public Place CK15035509

Last night around 6:30 p.m. police received information that a man was lying in a flower bed on Adelaide Street South in Chatham. Officers located the intoxicated man and for his own safety he was taken into custody.

The 42-year-old Chatham man was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. He was released when sober.

Door-to Door Canvassers

The Chatham-Kent Police would like to remind citizens about personal safety and rights as consumers.

As the holiday season approaches, citizens may see an increase in people canvassing either for charity or to sell potential Christmas gifts. Not every door-to-door canvasser is dishonest but when someone solicits you at home you should be extremely careful and consider these tips;

– Never invite a stranger inside your home

– Ask the person for identification, if they don’t have ID, don’t give them money and ask them to leave

– If the solicitor refuses to leave after being asked to or becomes irate, shut the door. If they still don’t leave, obtain their physical descriptors and call police immediately.

– If they are selling a product, ask for literature about the item and tell the salesperson you intend to research them and the product.

Protect yourself by trusting your instincts. If it just doesn’t feel right then it probably isn’t.

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