Man arrested twice in the same day
A 32-year-old Chatham man is facing multiple mischief and theft-related charges after he was arrested, charged, released, and then arrested again -- all in the same day.
Chatham-Kent police said they picked the man up the first time Sunday morning after they received a tip about a suspicious man on Queen Street in Chatham.
Police said a concerned citizen saw the man force his way into a vehicle and remove several items from inside.
Officers were able to find a suspect and arrested him a short distance away from the scene. Police were able to recover the stolen items and returned them to their rightful owner.
The man who allegedly took them was later charged with mischief and theft, then released from custody.
Police said that same afternoon, the man was reportedly seen stealing a bicycle from a property on Wellington Street in Chatham.
Once again, officers found the man, arrested him, and charged him with theft and possession of stolen property.
The accused was then released for the second time on Sunday pending a future court date.
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Police find suspected methamphetamine during traffic stop
A 40-year-old Wallaceburg man is facing driving and drug-related charges after he was stopped on Bridle Path in Wallaceburg Sunday night.
Police said the officer who pulled the man over learned that he was suspended from driving, so he was arrested.
Investigators said they also found some suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle.
As a result, the accused was charged with driving under suspension and drug possession and was later released with a future court date.
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Driver takes off after pickup truck, trailer hit hydro pole
Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they investigate a single-vehicle crash in Howard Township involving a stolen pick-up truck and utility trailer.
Police said they responded to the scene on Kenesserie Road near Cleeves Line at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, adding that their investigation showed the driver had lost control of the vehicle before going off of the roadway and hitting a hydro pole.
The driver reportedly fled the scene, so police are still trying to track down a suspect.
Police said their investigation showed the truck and trailer were stolen from a residence on Knoll Road in Orford Township.
The damage was estimated at $25,000.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cheryl McVicar at cherylm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #85018.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Stolen Motorcycle in Chatham
Police in Chatham-Kent is asking for help to locate a stolen motorcycle. Investigators said the 2003 silver Suzuki SK3 motorcycle was taken sometime Monday morning between 1 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. from a home on Couture Drive. The motorcycle was last seen with Ontario license plate 6A0K4.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Curtis Conn at curtisc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87349. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Stolen motorcycle in Chatham. (Photo courtesy of CKPS)
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Police looking for submissions for costume contest
Chatham-Kent police aren't just asking for tips -- they're also looking for you to submit photos of your kids dressed up in their best police costume for a chance to win a spooktacular prize.
If you're looking to participate, you should upload a photo of your submission to Instagram or Twitter and use the hashtag #LittleHeroes. You should also include the child's first name and their hometown.
You can also like the Chatham-Kent Police Service's Facebook page and send the photo as a direct message instead.
You can find more information on the CKPS website by clicking here.
