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CK police briefs - Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Chatham man allegedly tries to fight

A 22-year-old Chatham man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened someone through a text message and almost ran them over.

Police said a 22-year-old went to a person's home Monday night after sending a text, drove up on the curb and allegedly almost hit the victim.

After the victim ran inside, police said the 22-year-old honked his horn and texted the person to "come back out and fight." The victim went back outside and the two argued.

Police said the 22-year-old was in possession of a hunting knife but officers arrived before the situation turned physical.

The 22-year-old was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, being in possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and uttering threats.

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Charges laid in Chatham disturbance

Two people have been arrested after police were called about a domestic disturbance in Chatham.

Police said a 52-year-old man who had been ordered to not communicate with a 39-year-old woman allegedly went to her home on Monday.

He was charged with two counts of failing to comply with his release conditions.

Police said the 39-year-old woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend court. She has a future court date scheduled for March 30.

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