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Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 182 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 12 people were arrested and 5 were on outstanding warrants.

 

Assault CK24023802

At approximately 8:11 p.m., police received reports of large group of about 50 people involved in a physical altercation within Tecumseh Park, possibly involving prohibited weapons. Multiple youths were located, arrested by police, and transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters where they were charged accordingly and later released with a future court date and conditions. An aerosol weapon was recovered on scene and lodged as evidence.

Break and Enter in Chatham CK24023827

At approximately 10:32 p.m., police were called to a residential address in the area of McNaughton Av, West, in Chatham regarding a break and enter.

Upon investigation it was determined that a Chatham man had been house-sitting for a friend and found that the residence had been entered through an unlocked door the night prior. Approximately $1000.00 worth of electronics were removed from the residence. The incident is currently under investigation.

Traffic Enforcement CK24023689

At approximately 9:08 a.m., in the area of William Street in Chatham, police conducted a traffic stop with a suspected suspended driver after confirming suspension through the Ministry of Transportation.

Upon further investigation, police determined that the 55-year-old Chatham female driver was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drug. Subsequent to the arrest, the driver was found to be in possession of a controlled drug and substance.

The female was later transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters where she was charged accordingly and later released with a future court date and conditions.

 

Media Contact:
PC MERRITT, K. #7411
Community Patrol Branch
kylem@chatham-kent.ca