Stolen motor vehicles
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers responded to a break and enter at the University of Guelph – Ridgetown campus.
Through investigation, it was revealed that unknown suspects stole:
– 2006 Green Ford FX5 Car Ontario Plate BEXA 179 – ( University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus decals on the sides, full tank of gas)
– 2004 Grey Dodge RPC Pickup Ontario Plate 9999MD – (Missing front bumper plate, front bumper damage, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus decals on the sides, half tank of gas)
– Two Thinkpad Laptops
– One Samsung tablet.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Branden Grellmore at brandeng@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87343.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Warrant arrest and drug seizure
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A 32-year-old Wallaceburg man turned himself at the Wallaceburg station of Chatham-Kent Police Station knowing there was a warrant out for his arrest.
While searching the man incident to arrest, police located an amount of suspected Fentanyl.
The accused was charged for the possession of the drug.
Man charged with possession of a weapon
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Saturday, February 27, 2021 at approximately 9:45 a.m., officers received multiple calls to the Wellington Street and Queen Street area of Chatham, in response to a call of a suspicious male party, swinging a baseball bat.
The 26-year-old Chatham man was soon located, arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Make the right call
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: False 911 calls are continuing to pull officers away from incidents that require their attention. In the last 24 hours the Chatham-Kent Police Emergency Communication Centre received 27 false 911 calls.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to ensure that everyone knows what number to call should they require police assistance.
If you have a life threatening emergency or would like to report a crime in progress, please call 911 immediately.
For all other non-emergency incidents, please call our Dispatch Center at 519-352-1234.
If you would like to speak with an officer regarding a general inquiry, please call 519-352-1234 extension #222.
If you have information on a crime and wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), you may be eligible for a cash reward.
If you are looking for resources from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, you can dial 311.
If you are looking for resources from Community and Social Services locally, you can dial 211.
Chatham-Kent Police remind you not to call 911 unless it is an emergency.
