The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 181 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Four people were arrested, and one was on an outstanding warrant.
Man Arrested for Theft CK23027972
At 8:26 a.m., police responded to a business on Third Street for a theft investigation.
Through investigation, police learned the man attempted to take a bicycle leaning against the business’s wall. The man was identified through surveillance footage.
At 9:01 a.m., the man was located crossing the Fifth Street bridge and arrested. The man was uncooperative and resisted arrest. Upon a search and incident to arrest, the man was found with methamphetamine in his pocket.
The 28-year-old Chatham man was charged with theft, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and possessing a controlled substance. He was transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of July 20, 2023.
Woman Arrested for Breach of the Peace CK23028061
At 4:15 p.m., police responded to Dora Drive in Wallaceburg to check the well-being of a woman on the sidewalk.
Police located the woman and found her intoxicated and unable to care for herself.
The 37-year-old Sarnia woman was transported to police headquarters and held until sober.
Woman Arrested for Impaired Driving CK23028082
At 6:12 p.m., police investigated a traffic complaint on Park Avenue West in Chatham.
Police attended in the area, located the vehicle, and conducted a traffic stop. The officer believed the woman driving was impaired. The woman was arrested and transported to police headquarters for a breath test.
The 36-year-old Chatham woman was charged with having a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit. She was released to the care of a family member with conditions and a future court date of June 19, 2023.
