Trio of arrests made in connection with multiple thefts
Chatham-Kent police have arrested three suspects after a tip about two men in a stolen truck on Sheldon Avenue in Chatham led officers to a residence that had some stolen property and ammunition inside.
Police said they got the tip Tuesday night, adding officers were able to locate the truck and learned that it had been stolen during a break and enter in Bothwell.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the discovery of the stolen truck.
The investigation then led police to a nearby home on Sheldon Ave., where officers could reportedly see in plain view some stolen property that was taken from the same residence in Bothwell where the truck was reported stolen.
At that home on Sheldon Ave., police also located a woman who had been ordered not to communicate with one of the men who had been arrested. That woman was also then arrested in connection with the case.
When police searched the home, they recovered some property that was stolen from a break and enter in Harwich Township, some identification that was stolen from Alvinston, and some ammunition.
A 33-year-old Chatham man, a 30-year-old Chatham man, and a 29-year-old Chatham woman were all arrested and charged in connection with the case. They were all taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
Chatham-Kent police are still investigating the incident and they are also working with neighbouring police services to locate the rightful owners of the stolen property that was recovered from the scene.
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Drunk driving charge laid after crash in Dover Township
A 31-year-old Chatham man is facing an impaired driving charge after police were called to a single-vehicle crash on Bear Line Road near Pine Line.
As a result of their investigation, officers believed that the man who was behind the wheel was under the influence of alcohol, so they arrested him and took him back to police headquarters for breath tests.
A 31-year-old man was later charged with having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit and released pending a future court date.
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Police track down credit card thief
A 35-year-old Chatham man has been arrested after someone broke into an unlocked vehicle in Chatham earlier this week, stole a credit card, and used it at a local convenience store.
Chatham-Kent police said the break-in was reported early Tuesday morning, adding that they were able to identify a suspect in connection with the case and arrested him Wednesday night.
The accused was charged with failing to comply with his release conditions, theft, and fraud-related offences.
He was later released with conditions and a future court date.
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Tecumseh driver accused of racing on Hwy. 401
A 24-year-old from Tecumseh has been charged after allegedly driving faster than 160 kilometres an hour on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent.
OPP stopped a vehicle near the Bloomfield Road exit around 11 a.m. on Thursday. The Tecumseh driver was charged with racing a motor vehicle.
Police said the 24-year-old has a court date set for June 24 to answer to the charge.
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Pair ordered not to talk to each other found together at break-in scene
Two Tilbury men have been arrested and charged in connection with a break-in at a Hydro One property on Horton Line.
Police said they were called to the scene at around 2 a.m. Thursday, adding that when police arrived, they saw two suspects attempting to take off in a vehicle.
The suspects were eventually stopped and arrested.
Officers allegedly found some break-in tools in their possession and also learned that the men had previously been ordered not to communicate with each other.
A 41-year-old Tilbury man and a 57-year-old Tilbury man were both charged with break and enter, possession of break-in instruments, and failing to comply with their release conditions.
They were both later released with a future court date.
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ATV reported stolen during barn break-ins
Chatham-Kent police are looking for leads as they try to track down an ATV, a generator, and a boat motor that were all taken during a series of break-ins at some unlocked barns on Longwoods Road just outside of Chatham.
Police said the break-ins took place sometime between Monday night and Wednesday morning, adding that the total value of the theft is estimated at $5,000.
You can find more detailed descriptions of the items that were stolen below:
- 1500w generator
- 9.9hp Honda boat motor (grey)
- 1995 ATV Suzuki (blue)
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ken Lauzon at kenla@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87116.-----------
Equipment reported stolen from unlocked farm buildings
Police are also appealing to the public for tips in connection with some break-ins at unlocked farm buildings on Muirkirk Line.
Officers said three black oil pails with the blue label ‘Case Akcela Unitek One’, three black oil pails with the red label ‘Case Akcela Ultra Traction’, a blue portable air compressor with a black motor, and some torches, tanks, and hoses were all reportedly stolen sometime over the past week.
The total value of that theft is estimated at $2,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cheryl McVicar at cherylm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #85018. Anonymous callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
In addition to asking for tips on the above-listed break-ins, police are reminding the public that criminals look for easy opportunities, so they are advising you to secure and lock your property.
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Wallaceburg woman charged with assault
The long arm of the law has reached a 25-year-old Wallaceburg woman who was wanted in connection with an alleged assault that took place last month.
Chatham-Kent police said the incident took place in Wallaceburg and involved two women who know each other.
The accused was arrested Wednesday afternoon, charged with assault, and released with a future court date.
