Man arrested twice in 24 hours
A 22-year-old Chatham man is facing several charges after an alleged crime spree where he was arrested, released, and then arrested again -- all within less than a day.
Chatham-Kent police said the man got their attention the first time when officers were investigating a report of damage to a scissor lift at Vertec Contractors on National Road in Chatham.
Police were called to the business at around 9 a.m. Thursday morning and learned that someone had removed copper from the scissor lift, causing about $5,000 in damage.
Officers were able to identify a suspect after reviewing some surveillance footage and arrested him shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday. He was later released with several conditions and a future court date.
Police said they arrested the same man early Friday morning when they were investigating a report of a break-in at Maple City Mini Storage on Queens Line.
Officers said they received that call at around 3:30 a.m. Friday, adding that while they were investigating, an alarm went off at the Esso Gas Station on Bloomfield Road -- a short distance away.
Police were able to confirm that a break-in had just taken place there and they also received information that a suspicious person was seen in the area of a hotel on Bloomfield Road.
Officers called in the K9 unit to help out with the investigation and K9 Helix was able to find a suspect hiding in a nearby dumpster.
The accused was arrested and charged with two counts of break and enter, possession of property obtained by crime, and breaching his curfew. He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charge
A 62-year-old Wallaceburg man is facing an impaired driving charge and police are appealing to the public for more information after officers responded to a report of an erratic driver in the area of Base Line near Wallaceburg Thursday afternoon.
Chatham-Kent police said they received the report at around 1:30 p.m. and were able to quickly locate the truck in the driveway of a residence on Fraser Street.
Officers spoke with the man at the residence about the traffic complaint and believed he had been driving under the influence of alcohol, so he was arrested and taken back to police headquarters for breath tests.
As a result of the investigation, the man was charged with having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit and he was released with a future court date.
Police believe he may have also forced another vehicle off the roadway, so anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Josh Flikweert at joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.
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Police looking for pick-up truck involved in collision
If you see a dark grey pick-up truck driving around with some damage to the front passenger side, it may have been involved in a hit and run in Chatham Thursday afternoon.
Chatham-Kent police are looking for a vehicle with that description as they investigate an incident where the pick-up truck allegedly hit a grey Dodge Caravan at the intersection of McNaughton Avenue East and Victoria Avenue in Chatham at around 2:30 p.m. Thursday and then took off.
Police said the truck was last seen heading south on Victoria Avenue towards Grand Avenue and they are looking to identify the truck or the driver.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Danica Quenneville at danicaq@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87312. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Charges laid after two crashes in CK
A 62-year-old Howard Township man is getting the blame for a two-vehicle collision that took place Thursday morning on New Scotland Line near Hill Road.
Police said no one was injured, but the damage was estimated at $8,000, and the accused was charged with making an unsafe lane change.
In a separate collision, a 23-year-old Chatham man was charged with careless driving after a three-vehicle crash on Queens Line between Jeannettes Creek Road and Sinclair Road.
Police said they were called to the scene there early Thursday afternoon, adding that minor injuries were reported and the damage was estimated at $25,000.
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Golf clubs, shoes reported stolen from vehicle
Police are asking for tips from the public after someone broke into a vehicle that was parked in the car pool lot on Merlin Road near Queens Line and took off with a set of golf clubs, two pairs of golf shoes, a GPS system, a ball hitch, and some tie down straps.
The stolen items have an estimated value of $2,500.
Officers said it's believed the theft took place sometime between 4 a.m. and 11 a.m. Thursday. Whoever broke in, caused about $1,000 damage to two of the vehicle's windows.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Steven White at stevenwh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87363.
You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.
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Mischief at Coca-Cola in Chatham
Chatham-Kent police are investigating after someone smashed a window at the Coca-Cola building on Park Avenue East in Chatham.
Officers were called to the scene at around 6 a.m. Thursday and said they not believe anyone got inside or stole anything.
The damage is estimated at $2,000 and anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ken Muir at kenmu@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87002.
Anonymous callers can also contact Crime Stoppers.
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Man accused of breaching release conditions by contacting woman
A 60-year-old Dover Township man is facing almost a dozen charges after he allegedly contacted a Chatham woman earlier this spring even though he had been ordered to stop doing that.
Police said the man was released from custody in October of last year with several conditions, one of which included a ban on communicating with a specific Chatham woman.
However, police said they received information Thursday afternoon that the man had been communicating with the woman throughout April and May via email and phone calls.
As a result, he was arrested Thursday night, charged with 11 counts of failing to comply with his release conditions, and he was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Two arrests after domestic disturbance call
A 36-year-old Chatham man and a 35-year-old Chatham woman are both facing charges after a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham Thursday night.
Police said their investigation showed that the man had allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend, so he was arrested and charged with assault.
Officers said the woman was also arrested and charged with facilitating a breach because she showed up at the man's home even though she knew he was currently on conditions not to communicate with her.
Both of the accused were later released pending future court dates.
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Laser Rangefinder found in Tilbury
If you lost a laser rangefinder and a tripod recently, Chatham-Kent police may have found it.
Officers picked that up near Stewart Park in Tilbury Thursday evening and they would like to return the equipment to its rightful owner, so they are asking anyone with information to contact Constable Adam VanKesteren at adamv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87188.
