Teen charged after fight in Wallaceburg
Chatham-Kent police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with a fight earlier this week between two teens.
Officers said they were notified of the incident Monday afternoon, adding that a 16-year-old youth was injured and taken to Sydenham District Hospital for medical attention.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm.
He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Can you identify this man?
Chatham-Kent police are trying to identify the man pictured below in connection with a theft investigation at Shoppers Drug Mart on Queen Street in Chatham.
Police said the incident took place on Wednesday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Adam VanKesteren at adamv@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87188.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Charges laid after argument leads to alleged assault
A 20-year-old Chatham woman has been arrested and charged with two assault-related charges after an argument in Chatham got physical on Wednesday.
Police said they arrested the woman after they got a call about a domestic disturbance.
The accused was charged and later released with conditions and a future court date.
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Arrests on outstanding warrants
Police caught up with two more accused criminals in Chatham on Wanted Wednesday.
Officers said a 32-year-old Dresden woman who was wanted for domestic-related offences turned herself in at police headquarters Wednesday morning. She was later released with conditions and a future court date.
In a separate case, a 40-year-old man who was wanted for drug possession and failing to attend court was arrested on Queen Street in Chatham at around 4 a.m. Thursday.
He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Police toy and food drives
Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for help as they look to spread some holiday cheer to those in need.
Police are asking for help to stuff a truck at Sobeys on Park Avenue in Chatham this Saturday, November 30.
All of the donations will go to the local food bank.
The police service is also collecting toys and gift cards for kids ages newborn to 12 years old -- you can drop those off at:
- Police Headquarters in Chatham
- Wallaceburg Service Centre
- Blenheim Service Centre
- Ridgetown Service Centre
The donations will be accepted from now until November 30. If you are donating a toy, you're asked to leave it unwrapped.