Man charged with domestic-related offences
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly forcefully entering his ex-girlfriend's home in Chatham.
Police responded shortly after 11:30 p.m. to the incident and learned a man had cornered the woman in her bedroom, assaulted her and then took off with her dog.
Officers located the man at a local motel and he was arrested and the stolen dog was returned to the woman.
The accused has been charged with break and enter, assault, forcible confinement, theft under $5,000, and being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.
The man has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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Careless driving leads to a single-vehicle collision
A 34-year-old Mississauga man has been charged with careless driving after losing control of his vehicle and hitting a nearby sign.
Police responded to the accident around 12:30 a.m. on Chatham Street between Marlborough Street and Regent Street in Blenheim.
The damage was estimated at $20,000.
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Truck stolen from Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham
A red 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck was stolen from the Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham sometime between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Monday night.
Police have not been able to identify the suspect(s). The truck was last seen with Ontario license plates BB 60381.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Danica Quenneville at 519-436-6600, mailbox number 87312.
Anonymous callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
A cash reward may be eligible.
A red 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck was stolen from The Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)
