Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent police)A 58-year old Chatham man is facing charges after a neighbourhood argument got out of hand.
Police responded to a Gray Street address Friday afternoon for a disturbance.
A dispute between several neighbours got violent when one began swinging a large stick at another person in a threatening manner.
He was arrested and charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He has since been released from custody with a future court date.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
