Bench warrant leads to arrest

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On October 16, 2023, the man failed to appear for a scheduled court date concerning various investigations spanning from February 2023 to November 2023, including assault, breach of probation, and assaulting peace officers.

A bench warrant was issued for his arrest.

On November 23, 2023, at 9:38 p.m., officers located the man on Wellington Street West in Chatham and confirmed he was wanted.

The 43-year-old Chatham-Kent man currently faces assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failing to comply with a probation order, assault with intent to resist arrest, mischief and two counts of failing to attend court.

He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.

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