Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – Sept 11, 2015

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 99 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Five people were arrested.

Man Charged with Resist Peace Officer CK15027612

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following an incident early this morning in Chatham.

Around 1:30 a.m. an officer on general patrol observed an intoxicated man on Forsyth Street. The man was unsteady on his feet and unable to care for himself. For his own safety, the officer advised the man that he was under arrest for being intoxicated in a public place. As the officer attempted to handcuff him, the man began to struggle and actively resist arrest. He was eventually taken into custody and transported to police headquarters.

Through investigation, police learned that the man was also currently bound by conditions not to consume alcohol.

The 21-year-old Harrow man has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place, resisting a peace officer and failing to comply. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Man Charged with Aggravated Assault CK15027593

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following a domestic disturbance in Chatham.

Last night, around 9:30 p.m. the man and his girlfriend began arguing outside their residence. The argument escalated into a physical altercation as the man struck the woman in the face with an acoustic guitar. As witnesses rushed to the aid of the woman, the man fled the area on an e-bike. The woman was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical attention.

Officers located the man a couple hours later and he was taken into custody.

The 37-year-old Chatham man has been charged with aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and weapons dangerous. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Man Charged with Criminal Harassment CK15027571

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a criminal harassment investigation.

On July 2, 2015, the woman was shopping with a friend in Chatham when the man, unknown to her, appeared to be following the pair throughout the store. As the woman proceeded to check out, she felt something brush up again her leg as she was wearing a skirt. As she looked around, she observed the man bent down with the camera portion of his cell phone pointed up in her direction. As the woman confronted the man, he fled the area on foot. Later the same month, the woman observed the man riding his bike by her residence. Again in July, the woman was grocery shopping when she observed the man following her in the store. As she confronted him, the man left the grocery store.

Yesterday, the woman observed the man in Chatham and confronted him in a store. Police were subsequently notified of the incidents.

The 22-year-old Bothwell man has been charged with voyeurism and criminal harassment. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Break and Enter in Chatham CK15027562

Sometime yesterday between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked residence on Riverview Line. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole jewelry valued at approximately $12,000.

Anyone with information is asked to Constable Kyle Blommers at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 extension #87286. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Chatham-Kent Peace Officers Memorial Service

On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. the First Baptist Church on King Street East in Chatham will be hosting a Peace Officers Memorial Service to honour those who have died in the line of duty.

We will be remembering their lives, their service and their sacrifice. All are welcome to attend.

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