Police: Failing to comply, drugs, mischief, ATV stolen in Bothwell

Man charged with failing to comply

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On August 25, 2021 the man was released from Court with several conditions.

Two of those conditions stated that he was to remain in his residence unless with his surety or for medical reasons and not to possess more than one cellphone.

Yesterday around noon, an officer on general patrol in Wallaceburg observed the man walking alone on Victoria Street.

The man fled on foot, however was taken into custody a short distance away.

Upon being searched incident to arrest, the man was found to be in possession of two cellphones.

A 42-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.

He was also arrested on outstanding warrants.

He was held in custody pending a bail hearing and remanded until October 28, 2021.

Man charged with mischief

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Tuesday, police responded to a mischief complaint in downtown Chatham as the window of a parked vehicle had been smashed.

Through investigation, police identified the man responsible.

Yesterday afternoon, police located the man and he was arrested.

A 31-year-old Chatham man was charged with mischief over $5,000.

He was released pending a future court date.

Man charged with theft

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On Wednesday, police responded to the theft of an iPad from a business in the downtown Chatham area.

Through investigation, police identified the man responsible and he was arrested yesterday afternoon.

A 39-year-old man, of no fixed address, was 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 November 10, 2021.

Arrest leads to drug charges

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night, police arrested a man wanted in connection with a fraud investigation.

Upon being searched incident to arrest, the man was found to be in possession of suspected fentanyl.

A 40-year-old man, of no fixed address, was additionally charged with drug possession.

He was released pending a future court date of November 18, 2021.

Man charged with failing to comply

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around 5:30 a.m. this morning, police responded to a family dispute at a residence in Chatham.

Through investigation, police learned that the man left his residence last night to go visit a family member, regardless of being bound by a curfew of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

The man returned home this morning at 5 a.m. under the influence of alcohol, even though he is currently bound by a condition not to be outside of his residence with alcohol in his body.

The 19-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.

He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant.

He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Theft of ATV in Bothwell

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, unknown suspects stole a dark green 2011 Polaris Sportsman ATV from a residence on Zone 5 Road.

The ATV was last seen with Ontario license plate 5RX43.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Mike Taylor at miketa@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 mailbox #87198.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Traffic enforcement

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday, members of the Traffic Unit conducted enforcement around LKCS in Dresden and Baird Avenue in Wheatley, regarding on-going traffic complaints.

No infractions were observed.

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