Chatham

Police briefs - Saturday, September 22, 2018

Tools stolen in garage theft

Overnight on Thursday, unknown people forced their way into a Chatham garage and stole a variety of tools.

The Siskind Court theft has an estimated value of $800.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Corey Aitken at coreya@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87322. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Walmart shoplifter arrested

A 30-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with theft under $5000 yesterday. He was also charged with being in possession of property obtained by a crime under $5000.

He has been released with a future court date of Oct. 4.

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Domestic assault leads to arrest

Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Chatham yesterday. Investigation revealed that on Thursday, a male assaulted a female and paramedics had been there to provide medical treatment.

The 38-year-old Chatham man was arrested and is being held in custody until a bail hearing.

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Intoxicated man arrested

A 29-year-old Chatham man was arrested on Pain Court Line for public intoxication.

Police determined he was unable to care for himself and taken to police headquarters until sober.

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Single vehicle collision due to impaired driving

Early this morning, police responded to a single vehicle collision on Park Ave W. at Bloomfield Road. The driver failed to stop at the stop sign and left the roadway, coming to a stop on a residential front lawn.

Police suspected the 56-year-old was driving under the influence and took him to headquarters for breath tests. He has been charged with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit and will released with a future court date once sober.

Minor injuries were reported.

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