Arrest leads to drug charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last weekend, a resident in Chatham had his wallet stolen from his home.
Through investigation, police learned that his stolen bank card was used to buy groceries.
With the assistance of video surveillance, the man responsible was identified.
Last night, police located the man and he was arrested.
Upon being searched incident to arrest, the man was found to be in possession of suspected Fentanyl.
Police also learned that the man was currently bound by conditions not to attend the property where he was found and not to possess any drugs.
The 35-year-old Chatham man has been charged with theft under $5,000, being in possession of property obtained under $5,000, drug possession and two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Domestic related incident leads to charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, around midnight, police responded to a disturbance on Grand Avenue in Chatham between a man and woman, known to each other.
Through investigation, police learned that a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in the man punching the woman in the face.
The man fled prior to police arrival, however he was located a short time later and arrested.
The 22-year-old Chatham man was charged with assault.
He was released pending a future court date of August 28, 2020.
The victim, a 19-year-old Chatham woman, was also arrested for failing to comply with her curfew condition.
She was charged with breaching her probation order and released pending a future court date.
Youth charged with assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police responded to a family dispute in the Thamesville area.
Through investigation, police learned that a youth in the home assaulted a family member.
The 14-year-old girl was arrested and charged with assault.
She was released to a family member in London and will be required to attend court on September 14, 2020.
Motor vehicle collision
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police responded to a two vehicle collision on Park Avenue East between Lisgar Street and Peter Street in Chatham.
A 31-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 25-year-old man was charged with failing to yield from a private driveway.
Total damage was estimated at $6,000.
