Man charged with theft
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Earlier this month, police responded to a theft complaint at a residence on Park Street in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that an unknown man had stolen several items that were outside near the homeowner’s garage. With the assistance of video surveillance, the man was identified.
Yesterday morning, a 22-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
He was released pending a future court date of August 21, 2020.
Industrial accident
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, emergency crews responded to an industrial accident on King Street in Chatham where an employee from a local tree cutting service was injured by a falling tree limb.
The 21-year-old Chatham man was transported to hospital for medical attention of non-life-threatening injuries.
The Ministry of Labour was notified.
Man caught shoplifting
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a shoplifting complaint at Walmart in Chatham.
A 44-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000.
He was released pending a future court date of September 8, 2020.
Man charged after communicating with woman
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On July 2, 2020 the man was released from Court with several conditions.
One of those conditions stated that he was not to communicate with a specific Ridgetown woman.
On Monday, the man contacted the woman via a gaming system and called her cell phone.
Early this morning, officers located the man and he was arrested.
The 25-year-old Chatham man was charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man found in possession of a prohibited weapon
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On June 15, 2020 a man was released from custody with several conditions.
Two of those conditions stated that he was not to communicate with a specific Charing Cross woman or attend her home.
Last night, the man attended the woman’s residence and began yelling at her from the driveway.
While in possession of a pipe, the man also threatened to damage her vehicle.
Police were called and officers located the man hiding behind a neighbour’s residence.
Upon being searched incident to arrest, the man was found to be in possession of a switchblade.
The 42-year-old Blenheim man has been charged with uttering threats, being in possession of a prohibited weapon and two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man charged with suspended driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, an officer on general patrol observed a man driving on Gray Street in Chatham.
Upon turning right onto Queen Street, the man failed to signal.
The officer initiated a traffic stop for this offence and through investigation learned that the man was suspended for unpaid fines.
The 33-year-old Blenheim man was arrested and charged with failing to signal a turn and driving while under suspension.
He was released and will be required to attend Provincial Offences Court on September 30, 2020.
