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CK police briefs -- Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Man Arrested After Spitting on Police Building

A 29-year-old man is charged after allegedly spitting on the keypad to get into the Chatham-Kent police building in Blenheim.

The suspect was seen doing this on video surveillance at around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Roughly two hours later, police received a report of an unwanted person on Wellington Street. There, they found the same man.

The man was allegedly intoxicated despite having a court order prohibiting him from leaving his home when under the influence.

He was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000 and failing to comply with a release order.

The man was released with a court date of April 16, 2025.

Domestic Violence Arrest

A 32-year-old from Bothwell is charged with assault after a domestic dispute.

At around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Elgin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a home in Chatham-Kent. It wasn't specified where in the municipality this happened.

Officers ended up arresting one person who was charged with spousal assault.

The accused was released with a future court date.

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