Police: Tool theft, counterfeit cash

Theft of tools in Wallaceburg

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime yesterday between midnight and 8 a.m. unknown suspects forced their way into a garage on Wallace Street and stole the following:

– Sanyo 50” television

– Phillips 22” television with DVD player

– Several inoperable Master Craft power tools

– DeWalt cordless drill

Total value of the theft has been estimated at $1,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rod Louzon at rodl@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87236.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Men charged with domestic related offences

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police received information about incidents of domestic violence between a man and woman during their relationship.

Through investigation, police arrested a 25-year-old Chatham man.

He has been charged with domestic related offences and held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police received information that a woman had been the victim of domestic violence during her relationship with a Thamesville man.

The 37-year-old man was arrested and charged with domestic related offences.

He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Man charged with being in possession of a prohibited weapon

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, around 10 p.m. police responded to a report of a suspicious man on Grand Avenue East in Chatham.

Officers located the man and through investigation learned that he was in possession of a black expandable baton.

The baton was seized and the 35-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with being in possession of a prohibited weapon.

He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Vehicle stop leads to pair being charged

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Shortly after midnight, an officer on general patrol initiated a traffic stop in the area of Lacroix Street and Emma Street in Chatham.

The officer recognized the male passenger who was currently bound by two different curfew conditions and wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Through investigation, the officer further learned that the pair were in possession of five counterfeit $100 US bills.

The 33-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with his curfew and being in possession of counterfeit money.

He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The 37-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with being in possession of counterfeit money.

She was released pending a future court date of October 8, 2019.

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