The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 167 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 8 people were arrested. 4 on outstanding warrants.
Stolen Vehicle in Chatham CK23005968
At approximately 12:50 p.m. yesterday, a Toronto woman stole a 2011 mint green Ford Focus from a business on King Street West in Chatham. Later in the day, the woman and stolen motor vehicle were located in Toronto after being involved in a single motor vehicle collision. The woman was placed under by the Toronto Police Service and held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The 40-year-old Toronto woman was charged by the Chatham-Kent Police with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, drive while under suspension, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, mischief under $5,000, and fail to comply with release order.
Break and Enter in Wallaceburg CK23005979
Sometime overnight, unknown suspect(s) entered a garage on Roy Street in Wallaceburg. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole a hunting bag with approximately 25 shotgun shells.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kyle Blommers at kyleb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 mailbox #87286. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Man Charged with Numerous Driving Offences CK23006057
Around 9:00 p.m. yesterday evening, police observed a man operating a motor vehicle on St. Clair Street in Chatham. A traffic stop was conducted and through investigation police learned the man was driving the motor vehicle contrary to a court prohibition.
The driver, a 22-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with operation while prohibited and five counts of drive while under suspension. The motor vehicle was impounded for 45 days.
