Daily News Release

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 171 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Nine people were arrested.

Police Execute Search Warrant CK20023235
Last night, members of the Intelligence Section, with the assistance of the Critical Incident Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a residence on Tweedsmuir Avenue in Chatham.

A quantity of suspected methamphetamine and a .177 pellet pistol was seized due to a prohibition order.

Manuel Dasilva, 34 years, of Tweedsmuir Avenue in Chatham was arrested and charged with drug possession and possession of a firearm, contrary to his Prohibition Order.

Parker Grooms, 21 years, of Cundle Line in Charing Cross was arrested and charged with drug possession.

Madison Alves, 23 years, of Tweedsmuir Avenue in Chatham was arrested and charged with drug possession.

They were all released pending a future court date of August 6, 2020.

Disturbance leads to Charges CK20023266
Last night, police responded to a disturbance at a residence on Tweedsmuir Avenue in Chatham, between a man and woman, both on conditions not to communicate with each other.

A 52-year-old man was charged with failing to comply with his release conditions and facilitating a breach. He was released pending a future court date of August 7, 2020.

A 29-year-old woman was charged with two counts of failing to comply with her release conditions. She was released pending a future court date of August 5, 2020.

Property Manager gets Threatened in Wallaceburg CK20023163
Yesterday morning, police responded to a disturbance outside an apartment complex on Wallace Street.

Through investigation, police learned that a guest of a tenant threatened the property manager while arguing over a parking spot.

The 33-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with two counts of uttering threats. He was released pending a future court date of July 29, 2020.

Man Breaches House Arrest Condition CK20023200
On March 25, 2020 the man was released from Court with several conditions. One of those conditions stated that he was to remain in his residence at all times, except for medical emergencies or while in the presence of his surety.

Yesterday afternoon, police observed the man exit a taxi cab near a restaurant on St. Clair Street in Chatham, without his surety or for a lawful reason. The 19-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with failing to comply with his release condition. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Executed Warrant
CK20023218 – Last month, police responded to the theft of a motorcycle from a residence on Edgar Street in Chatham. Through investigation, police identified the man responsible. Yesterday afternoon, police arrested the man who was also wanted in connection with the theft of a cell phone. Thomas Siroky, 36 years, of McNaughton Avenue in Chatham was charged with theft of motor vehicle, theft under $5000 and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000. He was released pending a future court date of August 5, 2020.

Theft of Tools in Chatham CK2023155
Sometime late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a business on Park Avenue East and stole various hand and power tools, valued at approximately $600.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Don Letourneau at donaldl@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87074. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Collision Reporting Centre
The Collision Reporting Centre remains open, however in an effort to be socially responsible, members of the public are asked to call 519-355-1937 and speak with CRC staff before attending police headquarters.

Const. Renee Cowell
Public Information Officer
Chatham-Kent Police Service
519-380-6591