By Muhammad Aamir, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Tilbury Times Reporter
The Chatham-Kent police made 35 arrests over the past week, including 13 on outstanding warrants. Officers also responded to multiple incidents, charging three individuals in separate assaults, arresting a man for threats, and suspending a driver’s licence during a RIDE program. A suspect caught on CCTV stealing scrap metal was also charged.
ASSAULT INCIDENTS, THREE CHARGED
The police responded to two separate assault incidents, resulting in three individuals facing charges.
Police were called to a domestic assault involving a 41-year-old Chatham man and a 19-year-old Windsor woman. The accused allegedly physically assaulted the victim during an argument. He was arrested and charged with one count of assault before being released with conditions. His court appearance is scheduled for April 14, 2025. In a separate incident, a woman entered a business on Queen Street in Chatham seeking help after being assaulted with bear spray by two unknown individuals. Police located the suspects, both under 17, and charged a 15-year-old male with assault with a weapon, failure to comply with an undertaking, and administering a noxious substance. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing. A 16-year-old male was also charged with assault with a weapon and administering a noxious substance. Still, he was released on an undertaking with conditions and a future court date.
35 ARRESTED
The police made 35 arrests during the past seven days, targeting individuals wanted for outstanding warrants, failure to comply, and domestic-related offences. The arrests were carried out in multiple operations, ensuring compliance with legal orders and addressing public safety concerns.
MAN ARRESTED FOR THREATS
The police arrested a 39-year-old Chatham man after he allegedly drove a scooter into a vehicle and threatened the owner at a local business.
Officers responded to the incident, where the suspect was taken into custody and charged with mischief and uttering threats. Police confirmed that the accused has a prior criminal record, including offences related to harassment, mischief, and impaired driving. He is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
MAN RECEIVES LICENCE SUSPENSION
The police stopped a 56-year-old man from Port Lambton during a RIDE program.
Officers conducted a roadside breath test using an Approved Screening Device (ASD), which resulted in a three-day licence suspension. The individual was also issued a Highway Traffic Act violation, and his vehicle was towed from the scene.
WOMAN HELD ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT
Sarnia Police notified the CK police that they had a 42-year-old woman in custody who CKPS wanted for multiple offences. The woman was transported to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters, where she was held in custody on the strength of the warrant.
MAN ARRESTED
A 36-year-old man previously charged with sexual-related offences against a young person was arrested for breaching his release conditions. The man was initially charged on Oct. 23, 2024. He was released on an undertaking prohibiting him from communicating with or being in the company of anyone under 16, with limited exceptions. The police responded to a domestic dispute in Blenheim. Upon arrival, officers identified the man and determined he had violated his release conditions. He was arrested and taken to police headquarters, where he was held pending a bail hearing the following morning.
CCTV CAPTURES THIEF
The police responded to a call from a local business owner after CCTV footage captured a suspect stealing scrap metal from the property. Officers located and arrested a 54-year-old Chatham man, charging him with a break and entering an indictable offence. The accused was released with conditions and is scheduled to appear in court on April 7, 2025.
13 ARRESTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
The police arrested 13 individuals on outstanding warrants between March 3 and March 10, 2025, for various offences, including assault, impaired driving, failure to comply with probation orders, and theft.
Among those arrested was a 37-year-old Dresden man who turned himself in after being charged with assault in a previous incident. A 34-year-old Thamesville woman also surrendered to the police on an endorsed warrant for impaired driving. Additionally, officers arrested a 36-year-old Wallaceburg man during a traffic stop for failing to comply with his probation order.
Other arrests included a 35-year-old Dover Township woman stopped for a Highway Traffic Act violation, a 27-year-old Chatham woman found with an endorsed warrant for failing to comply with probation, and a 34-year-old Chatham woman arrested for failing to attend court.
Police also worked with Brantford and Moraviantown police services to apprehend individuals wanted in Chatham-Kent. A 25-year-old Wallaceburg woman was arrested following a suspicious person call, while a 46-year-old Chatham man with four outstanding warrants remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
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