Man charged with assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around noon yesterday, police responded to a disturbance between two men known to each other in a parking lot at a local convenience store in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the man punched out the window of the victim’s vehicle and put him in a headlock, striking him several times.
The victim was able to escape and fled the scene in his vehicle.
The 38-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault and mischief under $5,000.
He was released pending a future court date of September 23, 2020.
Collision leads to impaired driving charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Stewart Avenue in Tilbury.
Through investigation, police learned that the woman lost control of her vehicle and hit a hydro pole.
The officer believed the woman was driving while under the influence of alcohol.
She was arrested and transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
A 33-year-old Kingsville woman was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration exceeding the legal limit and driving while prohibited.
She was released pending a future court date of September 9, 2020.
Shoplifting leads to assault charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, a man attended Shoppers Drug Mart on St. Clair Street in Chatham and concealed a bottle of cologne in his backpack.
An employee approached the man outside as he exited the store, making no attempt to pay for the cologne.
A verbal argument began as the man turned over the stolen cologne.
Police were called when the man started swinging a hammer towards the employee.
Officers located the man a short distance away, still in possession of the hammer.
Through investigation, police also learned that the man was currently bound by a Probation Order not to attend this store.
A 29-year-old man, of no fixed address, has been charged with failing to comply with his Probation Order, theft under $5,000, being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000 and assault with a weapon.
He was released pending a future court date of September 22, 2020.
Man charged with domestic related assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, a verbal argument between the couple escalated into a physical altercation, resulting in the man biting the woman on the nose.
Last night, police located the man and he was arrested.
The 59-year-old Chatham man has been charged with assault and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police investigate four vehicle collision
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, emergency crews responded to a four vehicle collision at the intersection of Keil Drive and Richmond Street in Chatham.
Two people were transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Total damage was estimated at $50,000.
A 37-year-old London man was charged with careless driving.
Stolen truck in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, around 6 p.m. unknown suspects stole a black 2005 GMC pick-up truck from a parking lot on St. Clair Street.
The truck was last seen with Ontario license plates 585 8FS.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Mike VanKesteren at michaelv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #86442.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
