Youth arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers
A 17-year-old from Chatham is facing numerous charges after allegedly kicking two police officers while he was getting arrested.
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Chatham-Kent police responded to a disturbance on Mill Street in Tilbury.
Officers arrived in the area and located the teen on Centre Street.
According to police, he was uncooperative and belligerent with officers, who recognized him from previous encounters and confirmed he was wanted for an assault that allegedly occurred on Tuesday.
When police attempted to arrest the teen, he allegedly kicked the cruiser and struck the vehicle several times, causing damage. He also allegedly kicked two officers while being placed inside the cruiser.
As a result, the 17-year-old was charged with breaking and entering, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and two counts of assault stemming from Tuesday's investigation in addition to charges of mischief and assaulting a police officer in connection to Wednesday's incident.
He was transported to police headquarters, where he was held for bail. As a result, he's set to be transported to a youth facility in the Niagara Region.
Axe-wielding man turns himself in to police
A man who was wanted for allegedly hitting a car with an axe has turned himself in to Chatham-Kent police.
On the evening of February 9, police responded to Bruce Street in Wallaceburg for a mischief investigation.
Through investigation, police learned the victims were at an address on Reaume Street when the man approached their car with an axe while yelling. The man allegedly struck the vehicle with the axe causing damage to the windshield. The victims were able to leave the area and contact police.
After numerous attempts to locate the man, a warrant was sought for his arrest.
On Wednesday morning, the man attended police headquarters and turned himself in.
The 38-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged with mischief and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He was released with conditions and a future court date.
Traffic stop leads to theft arrest
A Chatham man who was wanted in connection to a theft investigation will have to answer to charges after a traffic stop lead police to him.
On April 1, Chatham-Kent police responded to a Queen Street business in Chatham for a theft investigation.
According to police, the man entered the business, removed merchandise from the shelves and allegedly left the store without paying for the items. Through surveillance video, police were able to identify the man.
Early Thursday morning, officers conducted a traffic stop on Park Street in Chatham and located the man. Police confirmed he was wanted for a theft investigation, and he was arrested.
The 44-year-old was charged with theft and possession of the stolen property. He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
Man arrested for breaching probation order
Chatham-Kent police were able to find a wanted man while investigating a separate incident.
Around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were investigating another matter in Chatham when they located the man on Victoria Avenue.
The officers confirmed the man was wanted on an outstanding warrant for breaching a probation order and arrested the man.
The 44-year-old Chatham man was charged with failing to comply with a probation order and failing to attend court. He was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
