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CK police briefs - Friday, July 28, 2023

Man, woman both arrested after a night out turned into a violent argument

A 48-year-old Walpole Island man and a 41-year-old Wallaceburg woman are both facing charges after police were called to investigate a report of domestic violence in Wallaceburg.

Police said they got the call shortly after 9 a.m. Thursday and were told by a man that his ex-girlfriend had assaulted him.

When police arrived, they found the man and the woman together and also learned that the man was bound by a release condition that required him to stay away from that specific woman.

He was arrested for breaching a release order and police later learned that the woman had allowed the man inside the home.

Police said they also learned that the couple had allegedly spent a night out before they got into an argument that escalated to the point where the woman hit the man several times.

A 48-year-old Walpole Island man was charged with two counts of failing to comply with a release order and a 41-year-old Wallaceburg woman was charged with one count of assault and two counts of facilitating a breach of conditions.

Both of the accused were taken to police headquarters and later released with conditions and a future court date.

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Police find suspected cocaine on man after report of a gas leak

A tip about a possible gas leak ended with a drug-related arrest in Wallaceburg Thursday afternoon.

Chatham-Kent police said they were called to a home on Elgin Street for a well-being check after a man was "uncooperative" while emergency crews were investigating a report of a possible gas leak at the residence.

Police said the man was arrested for breaching the peace and when they searched him, they allegedly found a large amount of suspected cocaine in his possession.

Officers said a 49-year-old Wallaceburg man was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of distributing it.

He was later released with a future court date.

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Wanted man found under a tree

Chatham-Kent police managed to track down a wanted man in Chatham Thursday evening when they followed up on a call about someone who appeared to be unconscious under a tree.

Police said that was in the area of Wellington Street in Chatham shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday.

Officers were able to find a man there who they confirmed was wanted in connection with a mischief incident on July 24.

The man was arrested, charged, and later released with conditions and a future court date.

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