The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 163 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Three people were arrested.
Man Arrested for Theft and Possession of Stolen Property
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On 2023-12-16 a Chatham-Kent Police officer located a suspicious vehicle while on general patrol. The vehicle had Michigan licence plates and were found to be stolen on query. The 35 year old male occupant was arrested for possessing the stolen plates. As the investigation progressed it was learned the man had stolen the motor vehicle from the Windsor area and stole licence plates in the same vicinity. Inside the vehicle there was also a quantity of property believed to be obtained by crime. The man was held pending a bail hearing. This investigation is ongoing.
Man Arrested in Home Invasion
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On 2023-12-17 in the early morning members of the Chatham-Kent Police responded to a 911 call in Chatham. Three men had broken into a residence to assault a male occupant. During the assault the suspects used weapons to assault the victim. The victim was able to detain one of the suspects long enough for police to arrive and take them into custody. The victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Chatham-Kent Police Criminal Investigative Branch and IDENT unit attended the location to further the investigation. This investigation is ongoing. Police believe this to be an isolated incident and public safety is not a concern.
Watch for Wildlife
Motorists are reminded to be more vigilant on our roads, especially during dusk and dawn, which is when most collisions with deer occur.
Being aware and taking precautions can reduce collisions, save lives and protect wildlife:
- Scan the road ahead from shoulder to shoulder for any movement.
- Use high beams at night, when possible, and watch for the glowing eyes of animals.
- If an animal is crossing the road, stop as safely as possible, in your lane.
- Remember, if one animal crosses the road, others may follow.
- Never swerve suddenly. This may cause you to lose control of your vehicle, resulting in a more serious collision.
For more information on how to reduce your chances of hitting an animal, please see https://www.ontario.ca/document/official-mto-drivers-handbook/dealing-particular-situations#section-4
