Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 225 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven people were arrested and five were on outstanding warrants.
Woman Arrested for Assault CK24048666
On September 27, 2024, police responded to a disturbance on Grand Avenue East, near James Street, in Chatham.
Through investigation officers learned the woman initiated a verbal argument with several people. The altercation escalated when she assaulted a man. A bystander attempted to intervene. As result the woman used a lighter to burn the bystander.
On September 30, 2024, at 8:56 a.m., the woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where she was held pending a bail hearing. She has been charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of assault.
Man Arrested for Assault with a Weapon CK24048740
On September 28, 2024, at 2:56 p.m., police responded to Wallace Street in Wallaceburg for an assault investigation.
Police learned the victim had been sprayed with bear mace by the man. The man fled the scene but was identified. When he was not located a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On September 30, 2024, at 2:28 p.m., the man attended the Wallaceburg station to retrieve property from a previous encounter with the police and was arrested.
The 28-year-old Dresden man was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing. He is currently facing the following charges: assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon. Administering a noxious thing and two counts of possession of a weapon contrary to an order.
Man Arrested for Assault with a Weapon CK24048848
On September 19, 2023, at 8:08 p.m., police responded to a parking lot outside a business on McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham for an assault investigation.
Police learned the victim attempted to speak with the man regarding his parking. The driver responded by spraying the victim with pepper spray and fleeing the area. With the assistance of video surveillance, the man was identified, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
On October 1, 2024, at 1:22 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police advised they had the man in custody.
The 24-year-old Windsor man was transported to police headquarters, where he was released with conditions and a future court date of November 4, 2024. He is currently facing the following charges: possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and assault with a weapon.
