Man arrested for mischief
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: At 7:08 p.m., police responded to Middle Line in Harwich Township for a mischief investigation.
Through investigation, police learned over the past couple of months that the man damaged the victim’s mailbox several times using various motorized vehicles, such as a golf cart and a tractor.
The 37-year-old Blenheim man was arrested and charged with four counts of mischief.
He was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of August 21, 2023.
Man arrested for impaired driving
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On July 13, 2023, at 12:24 a.m., police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg.
Police arrived on the scene and located the vehicle.
The officer believed the man to be driving while under the influence of alcohol, and he was arrested.
The man was transported to the Ontario Provincial Police Petrolia Detachment for breath tests.
While at the police station, the man refused to provide a breath sample.
The 38-year-old Port Lambton man was charged with impaired driving and refusal to comply with a demand.
He was released with a future court date of August 14, 2023.
Man arrested for break and enter
Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On July 13, 2023, at 3:51 a.m., while on general patrol, officers observed the man acting suspiciously and stopped to investigate on Chatham Street South in Harwich Township.
When approached by officers, the man fled the area.
After a short foot chase, the man was located.
A conducted energy weapon was utilized to gain compliance and take the man into custody.
Upon a search incident to arrest, stolen credit cards and suspected cocaine were found on him.
The 40-year-old Blenheim man was transported to police headquarters and charged with trespassing at night, break and enter, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance.
He was released with conditions and a future court date of August 10, 2023.
