The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 160 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven people were arrested, and three were on outstanding warrants.
Man Arrested for Intimate Partner Violence Offences CK22058993
At 11:17 a.m., police responded to Scane Street in Chatham for a domestic disturbance.
Through investigation, police learned the man had struck the woman in the head. She did not sustain any physical injury.
The 70-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with assault. He was transported to police headquarter and released with conditions and a future court date of January 30, 2023.
Man arrested for Obstructing Police CK22059005
At 12:11 p.m., police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Chatham Street North in Blenheim. The vehicle did not stop but continued to drive away. The officers tried to block the vehicle, but it reversed, nearly striking a cruiser, and drove off. The driver stopped a short distance away and attempted to flee on foot. The officers followed and caught up to the man.
Upon arrest, the man provided an incorrect name. He also had a suspended driver’s license and was wanted on outstanding warrants held by other police services.
The 24-year-old Toronto man was arrested and charged with flight from police, dangerous driving, obstructing police and operating a motor vehicle while prohibited. He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
Woman on Wanted List Arrested CK22058999
At 12:30, the woman attended the front desk and turned herself in to the police.
The 26-year-old Chatham woman was wanted for fraud, theft, and possession of stolen property.
She was arrested and held pending a bail hearing.
Man Arrested for Threats and Assault CK22059047
At 3:52 p.m., police attended Talbot Street West for a disturbance.
Through investigation, police learned the man and his landlord engaged in a dispute. The altercation escalated when the man threatened to cause harm and spit in the landlord’s face.
The 48-year-old Blenheim man was arrested and charged with uttering threats and assault. He was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of February 6, 2023.
