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CK police briefs - Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Police arrest and charge three suspects accused of uttering threats with weapons 

Three men are facing weapons-related charges after allegedly uttering threats with multiple weapons.

Chatham-Kent police were called Tuesday morning about three suspects in the area of Grand Avenue West threatening a person with a firearm and knife.

Officers attended the area and placed the male suspects under arrest for uttering threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous person.

Police said a "glock" replica pellet gun was found and seized as evidence.

As a result,  an 18-year-old man has been charged with two counts of failing to comply with his undertaking and a 22-year-old man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.

A 17-year-old has also been charged with four counts of failing to comply with his release order.

Police said all three males have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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Police arrest suspects on weapon-related offences 

Chatham-Kent police arrested a 32-year-old man following an altercation in which a weapon was pulled out.

Police were called about a suspect in the area of Third Street who pulled a knife out on another man.

Police say the suspect was arrested for assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The male has been released from custody with a future court date on September 15.

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Chatham-Kent police arrest couple in possession of stolen credit cards and identification 

Chatham-Kent police arrested and charged a 31-year-old female and a 25-year-old male following the theft of ID's and credit cards.

Police were called Monday morning to a vehicle located on Richmond Street that failed to stop for police on August 1.

Police said the male was currently wanted on a sure relief warrant and the female was on a conditional sentence with a house arrest component.

Officers arrested the individuals and found several stolen ID's and credit cards.

As a result, the male has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and was transported to the SouthWest Detention Centre. The female has been charged with flight from a peace officer and possession of property obtained by a crime under $5,000.

Police said she has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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