Disturbance leads to assault charges
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last night around 11 p.m. the victim attended police headquarters to report that he had just been assaulted at a residence in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that the victim was assaulted by a man, known to him, who was in possession of a meat cleaver.
The victim, a 60-year-old Chatham man, attended the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The 29-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with being in possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, aggravated assault and three counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.
He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Executed warrants
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police located a woman wanted for driving while under suspension during a traffic stop in the area of McNaughton Avenue and Reaume Street.
A 45-year-old Wallaceburg woman was arrested on the Provincial Offences warrant and released pending a future court date of March 11, 2020.
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, police arrested a woman wanted for failing to attend court earlier this month.
A 59-year-old Chatham woman was released pending a future court date of February 19, 2020.
Traffic enforcement
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday afternoon, members of the Traffic Unit conducted enforcement on Queens Line.
Three motorists were stopped and charged with speeding.
We would like to remind all drivers that enforcement initiatives will continue throughout the year across Chatham-Kent.
Please watch your speed, wear your seatbelt, put your phone down and don’t drive while impaired.
Road Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Theft of copper wire
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, unknown suspects forced their way into a fenced compound on Queen Street in Chatham.
Once inside, the suspects caused approximately $20,000 damage to a mobile transformer, only to get about $100 worth of copper and brass.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Ashwin Roy at ashwinr@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87331.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
