Pair Arrested for Possession of Stolen Property (CK24004356)
On January 30th, 2024, at approximately 8:01 a.m., the Chatham-Kent Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle on William Street North, Chatham. Through investigation, police were able to locate the vehicle a short time later at a different location in Chatham, with two suspects still inside of it. A 33-year-old Chatham man and a 26-year-old Chatham woman were subsequently arrested by police and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000. Both parties were also found to be subject to several outstanding bench warrants for failing to attend court in relation to separate matters. The man and woman were ultimately transported to police headquarters where they were later released on a Form 10 Undertaking with conditions and a future court date.
Break and Enter in Chatham (CK24004359)
Sometime between January 27th, 2024, and January 28th, 2024, unknown suspects forcefully entered a fenced-in compound at Junctura Construction in Chatham, located at 15 Maple Leaf Drive. Once inside, these suspects damaged several work vehicles while attempting to locate any property of value. The total damage sustained is estimated at approximately $3000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Alexis Masse at alexisma@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600. Anonymous callers can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Chatham-Kent Accident Support Service – Collision Reporting Centre
According to the Highway Traffic Act, where combined damage to property of $2000 or more, the collision must be reported to the police. In Chatham-Kent, the police offer a safe and convenient method to report property damage collisions. Rather than waiting at the side of the road or blocking traffic waiting for the police to arrive, citizens can now use the Collision Reporting Centre.
The Chatham-Kent Police and Accident Support Services operate a CRC (Collision Reporting Centre) out of our headquarters at 24 Third Street, Chatham. This service is available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (not on weekends or holidays). If a “minor” collision occurs, both drivers shall exchange information: driver’s licence and address information, vehicle plate and description from permit (green paper) and insurance information (pink paper). They can then drive to the headquarters and report the collision. Collisions not involving injury that occur anywhere in the Municipality can be reported here at the convenience of the involved parties (usually just after it happens) within 48 hours (over a long weekend, 72 hours). Vehicles that need to be towed can be brought in from Chatham and the immediate surrounding area but from the outer regions of the community; please call for an officer to attend the scene if towing is required. Collisions involving suspected impairment by alcohol or drugs shall be called to police for scene attendance and not use the CRC. Collisions diverted to the CRC allow police to reallocate the time they would have spent investigating the collision to higher-priority needs in the community.
