Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 228 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Five people were arrested, and one was on an outstanding warrant.
Man Arrested for Bail Violations CK24039378
At 4:50 a.m., police responded to Park Lane in Chatham for a family dispute.
Officers located the man and confirmed he had been released by the court with conditions prohibiting him from attended the address and being outside of his own residence during that time. Further investigation revealed the man engaged in a verbal argument with the occupants of that home, making comments to harm them.
The 32-year-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing. He has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with a release order and two counts of uttering threats.
Man Arrested for Arson CK24039567
At 11:01 p.m., emergency crews responded a vehicle fire in the driveway of a residence on St. George Street in Chatham.
Through investigation, which included surveillance footage and witness statements, officers quickly identified the man responsible. Further investigation revealed the man had been released by the court with conditions prohibiting him from being near the occupant of the home, from being at the home and from possessing any weapons. Officer located the man and arrested him.
The 30-year-old Chatham-Kent man was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing. He has been charged with arson, and two counts of failing to comply with a release order.
Man Arrested for Dangerous Driving CK24039478
At 2:38 p.m., emergency crews responded to a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle collision on Dufferin Avenue at St. Clair Parkway in Wallaceburg. The collision involved a pickup truck and a pedestrian.
The pickup truck was driving westbound on Dufferin Avenue, through the marked construction zone, when the right mirror struck a worker and pylons. The vehicle continued driving westbound.
With the assistance of an off-duty and on-duty Walpole Island Police, the driver was identified.
The man was arrested at his residence by Walpole Island Police and turned over to Chatham-Kent Police.
The 71-year-old Walpole Island man was transported to police headquarters, where he was released with conditions and a future court date of September 30, 2024. He has been charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm and failing to stop at an accident cause bodily harm.
The construction worker was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
