Man charged with fraud related offences
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Last month, two vehicles in Chatham were entered and cheques were stolen.
Five cheques were used at local banks and money was withdrawn from the owners’ accounts.
With the assistance of video surveillance, police identified the man responsible.
Yesterday afternoon, a 38-year-old Dresden man was arrested and charged with being in possession of stolen property and fraud related offences.
He was released pending a future court date of September 14, 2021.
Cyclist charged following collision
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Around 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police responded to a collision involving a car and cyclist on St. Clair Street between Maryknoll Road and Regency Drive in Chatham.
Total damage was estimated at $5,000.
The cyclist, a 49-year-old Chatham man, sustained minor injuries and was charged with start from stopped position, not in safety.
He was also arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to comply with his probation order.
He was released pending a future court date of September 15, 2021.
Church sign damaged in Chatham
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Sometime over the weekend, unknown suspects damaged a sign at the Christ Anglican Church on Wellington Street West.
Damage has been estimated at $500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Steven White at stevenwh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 mailbox #87363.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
