The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 171 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four people were arrested, and three were on outstanding warrants.
Man Arrested for Failing to Attend Court CK22059129
At 8:40 a.m., police located the man on Grand Avenue East in Chatham.
Police confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court.
The 52-year-old Chatham man was arrested and released with a new court date.
Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant CK22059178
At 1:49 p.m., police located the man on Riverview Drive in Chatham. He was arrested and charged with failing to attend court related to a theft investigation.
The 37-year-old Chatham man was released with a new court date.
Man Arrested for Fraud CK22059250
At 9:14 p.m. Chatham Ontario Provincial Police advised they had the man in custody that was wanted on two outstanding warrants held by CKPS.
The 41-year-old Highgate man was charged with criminal harassment, fraud, possessing stolen property and unauthorized use of a credit card. He was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of January 9, 2023.
Man Arrested for Obstructing Police CK22059285
On December 22, 2022 at 5:28 a.m., police responded to a disturbance at the Holiday Inn in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned the man attended the hotel and threatened a staff member with a knife. The man left before the police arrived but was located a short distance away.
Upon arrest, the man verbally identified himself with a false name.
The 25-year-old Chatham man was charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats and obstructing police. He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
