A Blenheim woman wanted by the Chatham-Kent Police Service was arrested in Wallaceburg on Tuesday.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials say in October 2016, a woman was released from custody for the following offences:
– Theft Under $5000 x 5
– Fraud Under $5000 x 4
– Possession and Use of a Credit Card x 2
– Breach of Probation
One of the conditions of her release, was to be on good behaviour.
Police say on Sunday, June 11, at approximately 7 p.m., the same woman was walking on Murray Street in Chatham when she saw a female known to her, seated within the front passenger seat of a vehicle, which was also travelling on Murray St.
As that vehicle went driving by, the woman allegedly took a black folding pocket knife out of her purse, unfolded it and threw it at the female in the vehicle.
The female did not suffer any injuries, however, the knife almost hit her arm.
Police were called, but the whereabouts of the woman was unknown.
Therefore, a warrant for her arrest was issued.
On Tuesday, June 27, just before 4 p.m. an officer observed the woman walking on Dufferin Avenue and Selkirk Street in Wallaceburg and arrested the woman on the warrant.
The 23-year-old Blenheim woman was charged with the following offences:
– Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
– Assault with a Weapon
– Failing to Comply
She was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where she has been held for a bail hearing.
