The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 215 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven people were arrested, and five were on outstanding warrants.
Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant CK23009209
On December 7, 2022, the police began an assault investigation involving the man.
Through investigation, police learned the man assaulted a woman several times, resulting in multiple severe bodily injuries. When the man could not be located, a warrant was sought for his arrest.
On February 23, 2023, at 9:10 a.m., police received information on the man’s whereabouts and attended that address. Police located the man and arrested him.
The 32-year-old Chatham man was transported to police headquarters and charged with two counts of assault, two counts of assault causing bodily harm, and uttering threats to cause death. He was held pending a bail hearing.
Man Arrested on OPP Warrant CK23009312
At 3:57 p.m., police, while on general patrol, located the man walking on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg.
Police confirmed the man was wanted on eight outstanding warrants held by the Ontario Provincial Police and was arrested.
At 4:30 p.m., the 30-year-old Wallaceburg man was turned over to Lambton OPP.
Youth Arrested for Assault CK23009335
At 5:59 p.m., police responded to Blythwood Crescent in Chatham for a family dispute.
Through investigation, police learned the youth and his mother verbally argued. The situation escalated when the youth assaulted his mother resulting in minor physical injuries.
The 17-year-old Chatham youth was arrested and charged with assault. He was transported to police headquarters and released to a family member with conditions and a future court date.
Man arrested for Breach of Probation CK23009396
Early this morning at 4:47 a.m., the Chatham-Kent Police were advised the Chatham Ontario Provincial Police had arrested a man for an outstanding warrant held by CKPS.
The 27-year-old Blenheim man was transported to CKPS headquarters and charged with breaching a probation order. He was released with conditions and a future court date of March 27, 2023.
