The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 145 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four people were arrested.
Warrants (CK23008669 / CK23008676)
On February 20th, 2023 at 11:02am while conducting general patrol duties, police located a man on Wellington St East in Chatham known to have an outstanding warrant. A query of the man by police confirmed two warrants to be in effect for Failing to Attend Court and Failing to Comply with an Appearance Notice. The 37-year-old man was subsequently arrested by police and transported to headquarters where he was held pending a bail hearing.
On February 20th, 2023 at 11:55am police observed a man on Mill Street West in Tilbury known to have an outstanding warrant with the Chatham-Kent Police Service. Police proceeded to stop the man and confirmed through investigation that he was indeed subject to a DNA warrant. The 36-year-old man was ultimately arrested and transported to police headquarters for the purpose of obtaining DNA, where he was released from custody a short time later.
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest (CK23008741)
On February 20th, 2023 at 8:24pm police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Park Street in Chatham. Through investigation, it was learned that the driver of the vehicle was currently suspended from driving and subject to an outstanding warrant for Uttering Threats and Mischief.
The 28-year-old man was subsequently arrested on these charges and transported to police headquarters where he was later released on an Undertaking with a future court date.
Break and Enter (CK23008694)
On February 20th, 2023 police received a report of a break and enter at A.A. Wright Public School in Wallaceburg. Through investigation, it was determined that sometime over the weekend entry into the building had been gained, resulting in nine MacBook laptops and nine iPads being stolen. The total value of the electronics is estimated at $9000.
Police are requesting that anyone with information regarding this matter contact Constable Conn at curtisc@chatham-kent.ca or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
