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The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic related incident.

On Saturday, May 24th the man was arrested and charged with two counts of domestic assault. Yesterday morning, he was released from custody with conditions not to communicate directly or indirectly with a specific woman pending a future court date.

Around 4:30 p.m. yesterday, the man engaged a witness to the earlier assault and made an intimidating comment causing her to fear for her safety. The man also asked the witness to pass on a message to the woman. Just before 5:00 p.m. the man contacted the woman himself via her cell phone.

Just before 10:30 p.m. last night, the 34-year-old Chatham man was located. He has been charged with intimidation, obstruct justice and two counts of failing to comply. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man following as assault investigation in Chatham last night.

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. a verbal argument began between two men living in the same complex. The argument escalated into a physical altercation when one of the men grabbed the other by the throat, pushed him out the door and kicked him after he fell. The 22-year-old victim sustained minor injuries.

Just before 9:00 p.m. police located the man responsible and he was arrested. The 22-year-old Chatham man has been charged with assault. He has been released with conditions pending a future court date.

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic disturbance in Chatham Township.

On May 20, 2014 the man was released from custody with several conditions, including a curfew, non-association with a specific woman and weapon prohibition.

On May 24, 2014 the man attended the woman’s residence in possession of a handgun and a verbal argument began. During the argument, the man began throwing items on the floor causing damage. The man assaulted the woman, however she was able to flee the residence and call for help. The woman sustained minor injuries.

Just before 8:00 a.m. yesterday morning, with the assistance of the Critical Incident Response Team, the man was located hiding inside the residence. The man was arrested without incident and the handgun was seized.

The 29-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with overcoming resistance to choking, unauthorized possession of a firearm, mischief under $5000, failing to comply with a prohibition order, two counts of assault and four counts of failing to comply. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Sometime between 7:00 pm Friday night and 9:00 am yesterday morning, unknown suspect(s) attended a warehouse on Patteson Avenue and gained entry by cutting a lock off the door. Once inside a BMW vehicle was stolen as well as numerous miscellaneous tools. Later in the day the vehicle was located and recovered however, the tools are still outstanding.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Lisa Nadeau at 519-436-6600 extension #87264. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Last night at approximately 9:30 pm, the accused a 47 year old Pain Court man was observed driving a white GMC Sierra westbound on Edgar Street in Chatham. A witness believed that the accused was operating the vehicle while impaired and called police. Police subsequently attended for investigative purposes.

Police stopped the vehicle in question in a parking lot located on Queen Street. The investigating officer noticed that the accused slurred his speech while he spoke, and also detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath.

As a result, the officer formed the opinion that the accused’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by the consumption of alcohol and arrested the accused for impaired driving. He was later transported to Police headquarters where he provided samples of his breath which were over double the legal limit. He was then charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and with over 80 mgs.

And as everyone knows, summer brings increased construction on our roads and highways. Here in Chatham-Kent, we currently have numerous roads under construction.

Please help keep our road workers safe:
– Slow down and obey the posted reduced speed limit
– Be prepared to stop suddenly as road surfaces and traffic patterns change frequently in work zones
– Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you as sudden stops are common

Speeding through construction zones is not only dangerous it can also be costly. Don’t forget, speeding fines are doubled when workers are present.