Police looking for the public’s assistance
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On May 4, 2023 around 8:20 a.m. officers responded to the area of Grand Avenue East in Chatham, where an urn was located in the tree line.
The urn has a blue ribbon with the name ‘Tara’ inside a heart pendant.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to return this urn to the woman’s family.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Destinee Dagenais at destineed@chatham-kent.ca.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Man charged with resisting arrest and obstructing police
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On May 6, 2023 at approximately 5:39 p.m. police responded to a suspicious person call in the area of King Street West in Chatham.
Upon arrival, police located a man who provided several fake names to officers in an attempt to disguise his identity.
Through investigation, police ascertained the man’s real identity and a subsequent check of his name revealed several outstanding warrants.
While attempting to take him into custody, the man actively resisted police and attempted to escape.
After a brief struggle the male was eventually arrested.
As a result, he was additionally charged with obstructing police, resisting arrest and escape lawful custody.
The 41-year-old Chatham man was subsequently transported to police headquarters and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Man arrested for violating prohibition order
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On May 6, 2023 at approximately 6:01 p.m., police received a call reporting a male party to be riding a bicycle on Princess Street North in Chatham with a long gun under his arm.
Police immediately responded and a short time later located the male suspect attempting to leave a residence in the
area.
The man was arrested by police and two air rifles were recovered at the scene and seized as evidence.
The 47-year-old Chatham man was charged with two counts of Possessing a Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order and was ultimately transported to police headquarters where he was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
