Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On June 18, 2024, police responded to Gregory Drive West in Chatham for an assault investigation.
Following a thorough investigation, it was determined that the man attended the home of the victim to address a situation that occurred between the man’s daughter and another female youth.
The confrontation escalated when the man was belligerent and acting aggressively towards the youth mother.
The altercation escalated when the man assaulted the woman and pushed her backwards, which caused her to knock another woman to the ground.
Both women sustained minor physical injury.
During the altercation the man also fell forward causing him to sustain minor physical injury to his shin.
The man left prior to police arrival.
A warrant was issued for his arrest when he failed to turn himself in to the police.
On July 2, 2024, at 7:47 a.m. police attended the man’s home and arrested him on the outstanding warrant.
The 47-year-old Chatham man was transported to police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing.
He currently faces the following charges: two counts of assault.
