Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On March 30, 2025, at approximately 1:26 p.m., Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a theft complaint from a retail business in Wallaceburg.
Officers located the suspect, a 30-year-old male from Chatham-Kent, riding a bicycle on McNaughton Avenue.
When officers attempted to arrest him, the accused resisted and became confrontational, where officers deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) to safely gain control.
The accused was arrested and charged with the following:
– Theft Under $5000
– Possession Under $5,000
– Assaulting a peace officer- with intent to resist
The accused was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters and is currently being held for bail.
