The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 165 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Five people were arrested and two on outstanding warrants.
Male Arrested for Being Intoxicated in Public- CK24019450
At approximately 2:50 p.m. on May 1, 2024, officers attended the area of the Third Street bridge in Chatham, after receiving a report from various concerned citizen of a highly intoxicated male in the area, who was yelling at people walking in the Downtown core and threatening to throw them in the river.
Upon locating him, officers determined that he was highly intoxicated and unable to take care of himself. It was also learned that he was not a resident of Chatham-Kent and had no place to go nearby.
For the protection of the male and the public, he was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and held in custody until sober and no longer a risk to himself or others.
Wallaceburg Male Arrested on Outstanding Warrant- CK24019495
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 1st, 2024, a 29-year-old Wallaceburg male known to police from previous involvement, was located by a general patrol officer in the area of Elgin Street in Wallaceburg and arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant.
The 29-year-old Wallaceburg male was provided a future court date and released with agreement to attend the court date given.
Chatham Male Arrested on Outstanding Warrant- CK24019514
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on May 1st, 2024, a 53-year-old Chatham male known to police from previous involvement, was located by a general patrol officer in the area of Wellington Street West in Chatham and arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant.
The 53-year-old Chatham male was provided a future court date and released with agreement to attend the court date given.
