Chatham man charged after alleged knife threats and vehicle damage

Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: A 31-year-old Chatham man is facing multiple charges after a reported weapons incident in Chatham.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to the incident on Grand Avenue West at about 8:44 a.m. on June 26.

Police allege a 54-year-old Chatham woman was driving eastbound when the accused approached her vehicle, produced a pocketknife, uttered threats and stabbed the driver’s side door before leaving the area.

Officers located a suspect matching the description on Ursuline Avenue about four minutes later and arrested him.

The accused has been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats and mischief under $5,000.

He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and later released with conditions. He is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 21.

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