Chatham

CK police briefs - Thursday, June 10, 2021

Woman allegedly breaks prisoner phone after arrest

A 25-year-old Chatham woman is facing several charges after she allegedly kicked a prisoner phone off of the wall while she was being booked at Chatham-Kent police headquarters.

Police said the woman was arrested after officer responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in Chatham.

Officers said a neighbour called police when they heard a man and a woman arguing.

Police said their investigation showed that the woman had allegedly entered a specific man's residence even though she had been ordered not to speak with him or show up at his residence. She is also accused of preventing the man to leave the bedroom to call for help.

The accused was arrested and taken back to police headquarters before she allegedly damaged the prisoner phone.

As a result, the woman was five counts of failing to comply with her release conditions along with one count each of charged with break and enter while committing forcible confinement and mischief.

She was taken into custody pending a bail hearing and is now set to be held there until June 14.

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Wanted woman accused of running from police, assaulting officer

A 44-year-old Thamesville woman who was wanted by Chatham-Kent police is facing more charges after she allegedly led police on a foot chase before hitting an officer in the face and kicking him.

Police said an officer on general patrol spotted the woman Wednesday night as she was walking on Elizabeth Street in Thamesville.

She was wanted for failing to comply with her release conditions and breaching her probation and allegedly took off running when the officer approached her.

When police caught up with her, the woman allegedly resisted arrest by assaulting the officer before a taser was used and she was taken into custody.

The accused was charged and later released with a future court date.

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Break-in at Chatham storage compound

A 36-year-old woman of no fixed address is facing charges after police were called to investigate a break-in at Maple City Mini Storage on Grand Avenue East in Chatham.

Officers said they found the woman inside the compound at the business Wednesday night and that there was some visible damage to a storage unit.

The accused was arrested at the scene and officers reported finding an exacto knife, a wire cutter, and some pliers in her possession.

She was arrested, charged with failing to comply with her release conditions, possession of break-in instruments, and two counts of break and enter.

She was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.

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Motorcycle reported stolen from Chatham

Chatham-Kent police are working to track down a black 2003 Kawasaki Ninja ZX12R motorcycle that was reported stolen from a parking lot on McNaughton Avenue East in chatham.

Officers said it was last seen with Ontario license plate 9B1J0.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Max Bossence at maxb@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 mailbox #87346.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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