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CK police briefs - Monday, September 13, 2021

Police recover vehicle stolen from Windsor

If you know anything about a stolen 2020 Hyundai SUV that was found in a bush off of Bluewater Line in Wallaceburg, Chatham-Kent police would like to hear from you.

Police said they found the vehicle while they were investigating a suspicious vehicle report at around 1 p.m. Sunday.

When police checked the vehicle, they learned that it had been reported stolen out of Windsor.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Peter Chandler at peterc@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 mailbox #87332. Anonymous callers can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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Man arrested for breaching conditions

A 41-year-old Chatham man is in trouble with the law again after he allegedly showed up at an address on Park Street in Chatham he was banned from attending.

CK police said they received a call about that just after 2 p.m. Sunday, adding that they arrested the man and charged him with two counts of failing to comply with his release order.

He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.

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Police looking for stolen vehicle

Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they try to track down a black 2000 Dodge Durango that was reported stolen from an address on Chatham Street North in Blenheim Sunday afternoon.

Police said it's believed the vehicle was stolen sometime just before 3 p.m. Sunday.

The vehicle was last seen with the license plate AD82197.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Doug Littlewood at douglasl@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 mailbox #87288.

You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Wanted woman arrested in Chatham

A 27-year-old woman who was wanted on two outstanding warrants has been arrested.

Police said an officer on general patrol found her on Thames Street in Chatham at around 7 p.m. Sunday.

She was arrested and taken into custody pending a bail hearing.

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Man accused of smashing window, carrying stolen credit cards

A man of no fixed address is facing charges after he allegedly smashed a window at a residence on Richmond Street in Chatham.

Police said witnesses chased the man to police headquarters, adding that when officers tried to arrest him, there was a brief struggle before he was taken into custody.

Officers said when they searched the man, they found the rock he had allegedly used to smash the window as well as multiple stolen credit and debit cards.

The accused was charged with mischief and possession of stolen property and was later released with conditions and a future court date.

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Police urge drivers to "Give Buses a Brake"

Chatham-Kent police are reminding drivers to slow down in school zones -- and they issued more than 70 tickets last week to drive that message home.

Police said they issued 77 tickets to motorists during a four-day focus on community safety zones near schools.

Officers said most of the drivers were charged with speeding near schools -- they were also focusing on school pick-up an drop-off zones along with crosswalks.

School safety initiative from CK police. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)School safety initiative from CK police. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)

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