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The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic dispute last night.

Around 10:00 p.m. the man entered his ex-common-law’s residence on Sandys Street through an unlocked door without permission. The woman asked the man to leave several times, however he refused. The man stood in the doorway and prevented the woman from leaving the residence with their two children. Neither the woman nor the children were injured during this incident.

Shortly after 11:30 p.m. police were called and upon the officer’s arrival, the man was located inside the residence and arrested. The 23-year-old Chatham man has been charged with break and enter. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman following a traffic stop in Chatham last night.

Around 10:30 p.m. police received information regarding a suspicious pick-up truck in the area of Pioneer Line and Caledonia Road. Officers located the vehicle on Gregory Line and initiated a traffic stop just east of Prince Albert Road. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer observed in plain view that the woman was in possession of large bolt cutters and several coils of underground copper cable. The woman was placed under arrest at which point she attempted to put the truck into drive. The woman continued to resist arrest and had to be physically removed from the driver’s seat. Upon being handcuffed and searched incident to arrest, the woman was further found to be in possession of gloves, a hammer and two socket wrenches. Her vehicle was towed from the scene.

Brenda Summerfield, 50 years, of Talbot Street in Shrewsbury has been charged with possession of break-in tools and resisting arrest. She has been released from custody with conditions pending a future court date.

On March 6, 2014, police responded to a shoplifting incident at Wal-Mart on St. Clair Street in Chatham. Through investigation, police identified the man responsible. He was charged with theft under $5000 and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000. He was released with conditions pending a future court date. On April 15, 2014, the man failed to attend court and warrant was issued for his arrest.

Yesterday morning, he was arrested in Windsor. The 26-year-old McGregor man was transported to police headquarters and has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Sometime between Friday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. unknown suspect(s) forced their way into a residence on Raleigh Street in Chatham. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole a black RCA 32” flat screen TV, black 40” flat screen TV, Sony surround sound receiver with five black speakers, Samsung galaxy 551 cell phone and white Danby air conditioner window unit.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ryan Kloostra at 519-436-6600 extension #87144. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Sometime over night unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the area of Adelaide St. N Chatham. There was no damage to indicate the point entry. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole two laptops, speakers and a Wii gaming system, all valued at approximately $2500.00.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jeff Murray at 519-436-6600 extension #87108. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to remind everyone to do one ‘last check’ before going to work or bed to ensure your home and garage doors and windows are closed and locked. Criminals look for an easy opportunity, so let’s remove this element by remembering the ‘lock it or lose it’ slogan.

Sometime between June 12 at 11:30 p.m. and the early morning hours of June 13, unknown suspect(s) cut a hole in the fence of a residence on Patterson Ave, Chatham. Once inside the backyard the suspect(s) stole $2000 in tools, a bicycle and bike trailer.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Wayne Plaquet at 519-436-6600 extension #87040. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.