Stolen vehicle turns up in Chatham
A grey 2018 Mercedes vehicle that was previously reported stolen from LaSalle has been recovered after police found it parked in a lot on Tweedsmuir Avenue West in Chatham.
Chatham-Kent police said they found it Tuesday morning, adding it was towed from the scene and the owner was notified.
The investigation is still ongoing, though, and anyone with tips should contact Constable Mark Smith at marksm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87162.
You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and could be eligible for a cash reward.
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More than a dozen charges laid after police find stolen truck
Chatham-Kent police have also tracked down a pickup truck that was reported stolen from a residence on Grand Avenue East in Chatham last week.
Officers said the red 2011 Ford F-150, which had a white Philadelphia Flyers decal in the rear window, was spotted in the area of Grand Avenue and Elizabeth Street Tuesday afternoon.
But when the officer who saw it tried to stop the vehicle, the driver allegedly took off at a high rate of speed down Selkirk Street. Police called off the chase temporarily for public safety reasons, but they managed to catch up with the driver after he pulled the vehicle up onto the front lawn of a residence in the area of Selkirk Street and Hillyard Street and took off running.
Investigators said the suspect was arrested after a short foot chase.
While police were searching the man, they allegedly found some suspected crystal methamphetamine on him along with some fentanyl and some cash. Officers said the man also had a flick knife in a backpack that he was carrying.
The accused -- a 34-year-old man of no fixed address -- is now charged with more than a dozen offences including drug trafficking, breaching his probation and his release conditions, dangerous driving, and driving while prohibited.
He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Stolen Firebird turns up in Windsor
A third vehicle that was previously reported stolen by Chatham-Kent police was recovered by officers in Windsor.
Police said a navy blue 1985 Pontiac Firebird that was stolen from a garage on Eastlawn Road in Chatham earlier this week was recovered in Windsor Tuesday afternoon.
That is also an open case file and police are still looking for tips as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Fraser Curtis at fraserc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87280. You can also submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
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A tale of two trailers
Chatham-Kent police are looking to return two trailers to their rightful owners -- one that was stolen and one that was found.
Officers said they found the trailer pictured below after a suspect left it behind while taking off with a separate black 18’ tandem axle trailer from a business on Cathcart Street in Blenheim.
The stolen trailer was last seen with Ontario license plate Y17661.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Paul Hendrie at paulh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87138.
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Suspicious person arrested near local retirement home
A 25-year-old man is in more trouble with police after he was allegedly caught carrying around a knife when he shouldn't have been and then resisted arrest when officers caught up with him.
Police said the man got their attention after officers got a call about a suspicious person around a retirement home in Chatham Tuesday night.
When officers approached the man, he allegedly walked away from police, directly into traffic on Grand Avenue. And while he was being arrested, the man also allegedly became combative in an attempt to resist arrest.
He was eventually taken into custody, charged, and then released with conditions and a future court date.
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Teen charged after ATV crash
A 16-year-old youth has been charged with driving without a license after he allegedly lost control of an ATV he was riding and hit a pole.
Chatham-Kent police said they were called to the scene on Winterline Road in Pain Court at around 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Only minor injuries were reported.
