Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)Chatham-Kent police cruiser (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
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Man Threatens With Dog

A man faces charges for uttering threats after an incident involving a pit bull on Saturday.

Police say they received complaints from a business on King St. in Chatham.

A man reportedly entered the business with his pit bull. When asked to leave the man became irate and threatened to have his dog attack.

Police have now located and arrested a 32-year-old Chatham man. He's been released with a future court date on the condition to not attend the business or contact the victim.

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