Woman with a history of shoplifting arrested again
A 50-year-old Chatham woman who had already been flagged for "past theft incidents" is facing more charges now after she allegedly stole some items from a business in Chatham.
Chatham-Kent police said they were called to the store on Grand Avenue West just before 11 a.m. Monday.
Police said they were told the woman, who was known to staff for previous incidents of theft, had gone into the store and removed several items from the racks.
Then, when she was asked to leave, the woman reportedly started yelling and left the store with some of the items without paying for them.
Officers were able to track her down while they were searching the area and arrested her.
Police said in addition to the reported theft, she was also wanted for failing to attend court.
The 50-year-old Chatham woman was charged accordingly and later released with a future court date.
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Man accused of showing up to ex's place, damaging window
A 30-year-old Chatham man is facing a mischief charge after he allegedly showed up at his ex's residence and damaged one of her windows.
Police said they started investigating after receiving a report at around 11:50 p.m. Monday of a domestic dispute on Taylor Avenue in Chatham.
Officers said they learned that even though the woman had ended her relationship with the man, he still tried to contact her multiple times.
When he couldn't reach her, he allegedly went to her residence and then hit a window, causing some damage to it.
He left before police arrived, but officers found him a short distance away.
The man was arrested, charged with mischief, and taken to police headquarters. He was later released with conditions and a future court date.
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Wanted man arrested during bike ride
A 27-year-old Chatham man who was wanted for skipping his court date has booked a new appointment with a judge.
Police said they arrested the man after stopping him on Grand Avenue West in Chatham at 12:52 a.m. Tuesday because he didn't have a headlight on his bicycle.
The man was taken into custody, then later released with a new court date.
