Man arrested for intimate partner violence offences
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 11:17 a.m., police responded to Scane Street in Chatham for a domestic disturbance.
Through investigation, police learned the man had struck the woman in the head.
She did not sustain any physical injury.
The 70-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault.
He was transported to police headquarter and released with conditions and a future court date of January 30, 2023.
Man arrested for obstructing police
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 12:11 p.m., police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Chatham Street North in Blenheim.
The vehicle did not stop but continued to drive away.
The officers tried to block the vehicle, but it reversed, nearly striking a cruiser, and drove off.
The driver stopped a short distance away and attempted to flee on foot.
The officers followed and caught up to the man.
Upon arrest, the man provided an incorrect name.
He also had a suspended driver’s license and was wanted on outstanding warrants held by other police services.
The 24-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged with flight from police, dangerous driving, obstructing police and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited.
He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
Woman on ‘Wanted List’ arrested
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 12:30, the woman attended the front desk and turned herself in to the police.
The 26-year-old Chatham woman was wanted for fraud, theft, and possession of stolen property.
She was arrested and held pending a bail hearing.
Man arrested for threats and assault
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 3:52 p.m., police attended Talbot Street West for a disturbance.
Through investigation, police learned the man and his landlord engaged in a dispute.
The altercation escalated when the man threatened to cause harm and spit in the landlord’s face.
The 48-year-old Blenheim man was arrested and charged with uttering threats and assault.
He was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of February 6, 2023.
