Police respond to firearms call in Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent police blocked off the area of Murray Street and King Street over the weekend because of reports of a suspect with a gun.
Police said they set up specialized equipment and contained the area slightly after 6 p.m. on Sunday.
A number of Wallaceburg residents took to social media during the incident, to say that police told them to stay inside. According to police, their response aligned with provincial and municipal policies to ensure public and officer safety, adding that their presence was precautionary.
The situation ended with no injuries and at this time, no charges have been laid.
Police confirmed Monday that there was no active threat to the public at the time.
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Man charged for impaired driving
A 46-year-old man from Raleigh Township faces an impaired driving charge after he allegedly hit a sign in a Blenheim parking lot over the weekend.
Chatham-Kent police said they got the call shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Officers managed to locate and intercept the vehicle a short distance away from the parking lot, police said.
The driver was arrested and taken to police headquarters for testing.
He was charged with impaired driving and released with a future court date.
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CK man arrested following break-in, theft at local business
Chatham-Kent police arrested a 29-year-old man on Sunday after a Chatham business was broken into and robbed.
Police responded to the Grand Avenue West business just before 10:30 p.m. When officers arrived, police say they didn't find a suspect, but damage was done to the building's back door.
Investigators later determined that property had also been stolen.
Security camera footage was used to identify the suspect.
A search of the man, during his arrest, turned up the items that had been reported stolen.
The man was arrested and charged with break and enter to commit mischief and theft under $5,000.
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Wanted Chatham woman surrenders to police
A 44-year-old Chatham woman turned herself in to police on Friday for a warrant related to a theft last year.
CK police said the woman had a warrant issued for her arrest in April after she missed a court date.
The women faced break and enter and theft charges in connection to an investigation that began on May 6, 2024.
Police said, on that day, they spotted a vehicle in Tilbury containing multiple tools, including a generator, a miter saw, and a chainsaw. Investigators found that those tools had been taken from a nearby storage shed.
The woman was later arrested and the property was returned to the rightful owner.
The woman has since been released from police custody with a future court date.