Chatham-Kent Daily News Release – Sept 21, 2015

Man Charged with Domestic Related Offences CK15028609

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

Around 8:00 a.m. the man and his common-law girlfriend began arguing at their residence. This incident escalated into a physical confrontation as the man assaulted the woman. She called a family member for help. The man stated that if he showed up, he would assault him too. The woman and her young child fled the residence and upon exiting, the man assaulted her again. When the family member arrived, the man exited the residence and confronted him. The woman ran back into the apartment and locked the door. The man threatened to break the door down if she didn’t open it.

Upon police arrival, the man was taken into custody. The 29-year-old Chatham man has been charged with three counts of assault, two counts of uttering threats and one count of uttering threats to cause mischief. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Break and Enter CK15028610

The Chatham-Kent police are looking for information regarding a break and enter in Chatham.

Sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, unknown suspect(s) cut the lock to a fenced compound at Preferred Building Products on McGregor Place. The suspect(s) stole 39 bundles of Biltmore Weatherwood shingles valued at $1000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Shawn Tremblay at 519-436-6600 extension #86362. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Motor Vehicle Collision CK15028622

Yesterday morning around 11:45 a.m. police responded to a two vehicle collision on Wellington Street West near Third Street in Chatham.

No one was injured. Total damage was estimated at $3000.

A 49-year-old Blenheim woman was charged with failing to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid a collision when making a left turn.

NHL Alumni Game

Join us Friday, October 16, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Arena for our Hockey Night in Chatham-Kent. NHL legends will face off against our Chatham-Kent Police Knight Sticks team all in support of Special Olympics.

The Scotiabank NHL Alumni Benefit Tour gives fans a unique experience and an evening to remember that showcases top shelf hockey skills, on ice pranks and old fashioned hockey nostalgia. This great evening provides something for fans of all ages and gives you an exciting opportunity to see a lighter side of these hockey greats while raising money for a great cause.

For more information on how to buy tickets, please see http://bit.ly/1L1fsEK

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