Man arrested for bail violations
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On July 11, 2023, the man was arrested and placed on conditions, including not communicating with a woman or attending any place she is known to live, work or go to school.
On July 16, 2023, at 1:15 p.m., the man attended Turquoise Court in Chatham and approached the woman who was in the company of family members.
A verbal argument ensued, which resulted in the man assaulting the woman and two others.
The man attended Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters and turned himself in to the police.
The 51-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with failing to comply with a release order and three counts of assault.
He was held pending a bail hearing.
Youth charged with dangerous driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 6:37 p.m., police responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Park Avenue West in Chatham.
Police learned the pick-up truck struck the railway crossing at Park Avenue West and Degge Street.
The truck continued driving on Park Avenue West before entering a bean field and driving east.
Police responded, immediately located the vehicle, and attempted a traffic stop.
The vehicle failed to stop and continued through the beanfield, crossing over the roadway to a cornfield and striking an apple tree.
The driver attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a short foot chase.
Police discovered the vehicle was stolen from a local business.
The 16-year-old Chatham youth was charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision, failing to stop for police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, mischief, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property over $5,000.
He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
Man arrested for impaired driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 7:28 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint on Richmond Street in Chatham.
Police attended in the area and conducted a traffic stop.
The officer believed the man to be under the influence of alcohol, and he was arrested.
The officer also confirmed the man did not have a valid driver’s license.
The man was transported to police headquarters for breath tests.
The 55-year-old Chatham man was charged with having a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit and driving while under suspension.
He was released with conditions and a future court date of August 7, 2023.
