Man arrested after alleged knife attack
A 21-year-old man of no fixed address is facing a handful of charges after he allegedly attacked someone he knows with a knife.
The victim was later found bleeding in a parking lot in Chatham.
Police said they were called to the scene on McNaughton Avenue West Sunday morning, adding that their investigation showed that the victim -- a 22-year-old Chatham man -- had been assaulted at a local residence by a man he knows during an argument.
Officers showed up at the residence on Ursuline Avenue and arrested a suspect in connection with the case. Police said they also found some suspected crystal methamphetamine on the man they arrested.
He was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failing to comply with his release conditions, and drug possession. The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
The victim was treated at the hospital for his injuries and later released.
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Crime Stoppers looking for tips after smoke barn break-ins
Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers is putting out a call for tips in connection with several break and enters at local smoke barns that are curing tobacco.
Officials said the break-ins took place in the area of Fargo Road, Erieau Road, and Talbot Trail.
They said the theft of several thousand stalks of tobacco is a major concern for the farmers, but they are also worried about the risk of a fire breaking out at the barns, which could cost them hundreds of thousands of dollars.
It's believed the suspect responsible for the thefts has knowledge of the tobacco industry because the tobacco that is curing has little value to anyone until it receives further specialized treatment to make it a marketable product.
If you know something that could help police track down the person responsible -- or if you know where the tobacco has been taken, you are asked to call 1800-222-8477 and could earn a cash reward.
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Traffic stop ends in drug charges
A 26-year-old woman from Port Lambton is facing driving and drug-related charges after allegedly police found some fentanyl during a traffic stop in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent police said an officer on general patrol made the stop on Trafalgar Street Sunday morning.
The driver allegedly gave police a fake name, but when the officer learned her true identity, police were able to confirm that she was suspended from driving.
As a result, she was arrested and when police were searching her, they allegedly found some suspected liquid hydromorphone and liquid fentanyl on her.
The accused is charged with driving under suspension, driving with a dirty plate, obstructing police, and two counts of drug possession.
She was later released with a future court date.
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Broken glasses leads to assault charge
A 26-year-old man of no fixed address is charged with assault after he allegedly assaulted a family member in Tilbury over the weekend.
Police said the assault took place during a family dispute, adding that the man broke the woman's eyeglasses during the incident.
The accused was arrested and taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Man arrested for breaching his curfew
A 31-year-old Bothwell man is charged with breaching his curfew after police allegedly spotted him out in Thamesville late last night.
Police said an officer on general patrol saw the man leave a residence on Jane Road just before 11 p.m. Sunday even though he had been ordered to stay in between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily.
As a result, the man -- who was also wanted on outstanding warrants for failing to comply with his release conditions and failing to attend court to provide a sample of his DNA -- was arrested and taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Wallaceburg man charged with driving offences
A 28-year-old Wallaceburg man will have hitch a ride to his court date next month.
Police said the man -- who was already suspended from driving -- was stopped Sunday afternoon while he was driving an ATV on Bridle Path Road in Wallaceburg.
In addition to driving under suspension, the man was charged with failing to have an insurance card and driving an off-road vehicle without a number plate.
He's now required to attend Provincial Offences Court in December.
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Police recover stolen BMW
Chatham-Kent police are still investigating after someone stole a 2008 silver BMW from a residence on Elgin Street in Wallaceburg.
Police said someone stole it between 6 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Sunday, adding that officers were able to recover it on Walpole Island Sunday afternoon, but they are still looking for tips from the public to help with the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Chadd Murphy at chaddm@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87266.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Break-in at salon and day spa in Chatham
Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they investigate a break-in at Tropical Paradise on Keil Drive in Chatham.
Police said they responded to the business at around 1 a.m. Monday after an alarm went off there.
Officers who arrived at the scene noticed that the front glass door had been smashed and police later found a stolen cash box in the area of McKinnon Drive and Orchard Heights Drive.
The total damage is estimated at $1,500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jason Hamm at jasonha@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87344.
You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers and may be eligible for a cash reward.
