Police: Theft, B&E and arrest in Wallaceburg, disturbance

Woman arrested for theft

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday at 4:41 p.m., police attended the boardwalk on King Street West in Chatham for a theft complaint.

Police learned the owner of a boat docked at the boardwalk returned to find the woman taking property from the boat.

The woman stayed on the scene until police arrived.

The 39-year-old Chatham-Kent woman was arrested and charged with theft and possessing stolen property.

She was released with a future court date of August 17, 2022.

Man arrested for break and enter

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night at 10:48 p.m., police attended Margaret Avenue in Wallaceburg for a break and enter complaint.

Through investigation, police learned the man was seen entering a detached garage on the property.

Police arrived on the scene and called the man out of the building.

The man presented himself and was arrested.

The 32-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with breaking and entering.

He was transported to police headquarters and later released with conditions and a future court date of August 17, 2022.

Man and woman arrested during disturbance

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Early this morning, at 4:10 a.m., police responded to a disturbance on Taylor Avenue in Chatham.

Upon arrival, police located multiple people outside of the address.

Through investigation, police learned the woman and the man were engaged in a verbal argument that escalated when the man threw the woman to the floor and prevented her from leaving a room.

After a third person intervened, the woman left the room; the man followed and assaulted her.

Police also learned the woman was bound by a release order not to communicate with the man and wanted on an outstanding warrant.

The 19-year-old Wallaceburg woman was arrested on the outstanding warrant and charged with failing to comply with a release order.

The 22-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault and forcible confinement.

They were both transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.

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