Traffic stop leads to arrest
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, an officer on general patrol observed the man driving a van on Richmond Street in Chatham.
The officer recognized the man as a suspended driver.
A traffic stop was initiated near West Street and the man was arrested.
The 35-year-old Chatham man was charged with failing to comply with his release conditions by operating a motor vehicle and driving while under suspension.
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man charged with driving offences
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, an officer on general patrol in Wallaceburg observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Bruinsma Avenue.
A traffic stop was initiated and the officer learned that the man was suspended from driving for unpaid fines.
The license plates attached to the vehicle were also not authorized and expired in 2008.
The 36-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with driving while under suspension, using plates not authorized for the vehicle and failing to have insurance.
He will be required to attend Provincial Offences Court on June 30, 2021.
The license plates were seized and the vehicle was towed from the scene.
Man charged with aggravated assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, a man wanted for mischief under $5,000 and assault causing bodily harm attended police headquarters and turned himself in.
The man was arrested and additionally charged with aggravated assault and forcible confinement in connection with an incident where a woman was held against her will and assaulted while at a Chatham home earlier this month.
The 20-year-old Chatham man was released pending a future court date of June 23, 2021.
Man charged with domestic related offences
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: This morning, shortly after 4 a.m. police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Wallaceburg.
Through investigation, police learned that the man assaulted his wife and threatened to damage their home.
The 34-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with uttering threats and two counts of assault. He remains in police custody this morning.
Break and enter in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime between Saturday at 5 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 a.m. unknown suspects entered the property of Bluewater Pools on Riverview Drive by cutting their way through the fence.
Once inside the compound, the suspects smashed a window to a truck and stole various tools.
The suspects then forced their way into a locked trailer and stole various power equipment.
Total damage was estimated at $1,000.
Total value of the theft was estimated at $4000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Fraser Leontowicz at fraserl@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87148.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Stolen ATV in Bothwell
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime between Monday at 8 p.m. and Tuesday at 4 p.m. unknown suspects stole a 2015 Yamaha ATV from a property on Lambton Line.
The ATV was last seen with Ontario license plate 9DH09.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ashwin Roy at ashwinr@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87331.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Man charged with failing to comply                                     Â
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning, an officer on general patrol initiated a traffic stop on Payne Street in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the man was breaching his release conditions.
A 51-year-old Raleigh Township man was arrested and charged with failing to comply with his release conditions.Â
He was released pending a future court date of June 23, 2021. Â
Break and enter in Raleigh Township                                    Â
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime on Monday between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. unknown suspect entered an unlocked residence on AD Shadd Road.Â
Once inside, the suspects stole a MacBook Air and ASUS laptop.Â
Total value of the theft has been estimated at $2,500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Adam VanKesteren at adamv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87188.Â
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
