Chatham

CK police briefs -- Saturday, April 17, 2021

Family dispute leads to arrest 

A 60-year-old man is facing an assault charge after a family dispute in Blenheim.

Officers responded to the incident Friday night. Through investigation, police learned that a verbal altercation escalated and turned physical.

The 60-year-old was arrested and charged with assault. He was transported to Chatham-Kent police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.

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Warrant arrests 

Two people have future court dates after a pair of warrant arrests in Wallaceburg.

On Friday afternoon, officers observed a Wallaceburg man on Duke Street who was known to police.

Officers arrested him on an outstanding warrant. He was later released with a future court date.

Meanwhile, a 28-year-old Wallaceburg woman who was with the man was also known to have an outstanding warrant.

She was arrested on the strength of the warrant and later released with a future court date.

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