Daily News Release – Saturday, January 17, 2015

The Chatham-Kent Police responded to 85 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Two people were arrested.

Break and Enter in Chatham
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, January-17-2015, Chatham-Kent Police were called out to an apartment on Riverview Drive in Chatham regarding a break and enter.
Sometime between 2:30 p.m. Friday, January 16, 2015 and 1:00 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015, unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked apartment and stole some baby products and clothing. The estimated value of the stolen items is $500. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dave Miller at [email protected]. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Man Charged after Domestic Incident
On Saturday, January 17, 2015 at approximately 2:48 a.m., a man and his girlfriend engaged in a verbal argument in their Tilbury residence. The argument quickly escalated into a physical altercation which involved the man slapping the woman in the face. The woman sustained only minor injuries. Chatham-Kent Police were called and attended to investigate.
As a result, a 41 year old Tilbury man faces charges of assault. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Man Sustains Serious Injury after Being Struck By a Tree
The Chatham-Kent Police were called to assist at a Camden Township address on Friday, January 16, 2015 at approximately 1:40 p.m. after a falling tree struck a 41 year old man. The Wallaceburg resident was helping his father cut down a tree at the Base Line address after obtaining permission to do so by the property owner. Unfortunately, the man misjudged the falling tree and was stuck by it as it fell. Chatham-Kent Fire and EMS attended on scene and the man was transported to a London hospital by way of an air ambulance with critical injuries. Chatham-Kent Police have determined that this was not an industrial accident and the incident remains under investigation.

Police Remind Motorists that Driving Requires your Full Attention
The Chatham-Kent Police continue to locate and charge drivers that use handheld devices while driving. Since October, 2009, Ontario law makes it illegal for drivers to type, text, dial, talk or email using hand-held cell phones or other hand-held entertainment or communications devices.
Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention every time you get behind the wheel. Drivers caught using hand-held devices will face a fine of $280.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility; please, make it your priority.

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