Police: Mischief in Wallaceburg, vehicle damaged, drunk in public

Man charged with mischief in Wallaceburg

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, a man was observed by a citizen kicking the front glass door of the Wallaceburg Community Centre on James Street, causing it to smash.

Total damage was estimated at $800.

A 28-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested a short distance away and charged with mischief under $5,000.

He was released pending a future court date of July 29, 2020.

Woman damages vehicle in Chatham

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police responded to a dealership on Richmond Street in regards to a suspicious woman.

Through investigation, police learned that the woman had damaged a vehicle on the lot by ripping apart the seats and console looking for electrical wiring.

The woman was found sleeping in another vehicle.

Total damage was estimated at approximately $500.

The 40-year-old woman of no fixed address was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

She has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Man charged with being intoxicated in a public place

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around 3 a.m. this morning, police responded to the report of a suspicious man lying on the lawn of a residence on Selkirk Street in Chatham.

For his own safety, the intoxicated man was taken into custody as he was unable to care for himself.

The 54-year-old Chatham man has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place.

He will be released when sober.

Recovered watches

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, police recovered suspected stolen property near a residence on Allen Street in Chatham.

Police are hoping to return the watches to their rightful owners.

The gold CAW watch has an inscription on the back and dates back to 1998.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Derek Shaw at dereks@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87110.

- Advertisment -