Assault with a weapon charges laid

A Dover Centre youth faces assault with a weapon charges after an incident on Sunday.

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials say officers responded to a residence in Chatham due to a male youth allegedly approaching his family member with a weapon.

Upon the officer’s arrival to the residence, the male had departed in a vehicle, police say.

At 9:30 p.m. the Dover Centre male youth was located, arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where he has been held for a bail hearing.

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