The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 190 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Five people were arrested, and three were on outstanding warrants.
Woman Arrested for Theft CK23028400
At 11:05 a.m., police responded to Orchard Heights in Chatham for a theft investigation.
Police learned the woman had taken jewelry and money from the victim. On June 1, 2023, the victim confronted the woman and retrieved the jewelry.
The 38-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with theft and possessing stolen property. She was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of July 10, 2023.
Man Arrested for Theft CK23028488
At 6:41 p.m., police responded to a business on St. Clair Street in Chatham for a theft investigation.
Through investigation, police learned the man removed items from the shelves and left the store without paying for the merchandise. The man was located in a car in the store’s parking lot.
The 29-year-old Sarnia man was arrested and charged with theft and possessing stolen property. He was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of July 10, 2023.
Man Arrested for Assaulting a Police Officer CK23028513
At 10:28 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint on Lorne Avenue in Wallaceburg. Information was received that the man was following the callers.
Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Officers confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for bail violations. The man attacked the officers as they attempted to arrest him. A conducted energy weapon was deployed, and the man was taken into custody.
The man was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking, assaulting a police officer, and resisting arrest. He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
