CK police budget passes with unanimous support
The proposed 2019 Chatham-Kent police budget was approved unanimously by local council members.
The $32.3-million budget included an increase of 1.75 per cent, which Police Chief Gary Conn said was necessary to keep up with inflation.
"I know this budget is fiscally responsible," said Conn. "There are no requests for additional staff. More importantly, no service reductions."
The increase of just over $546,000 has an overall tax impact of 0.36%.
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Man charged with assault
A 49-year-old Erieau man is charged with assault with a weapon after allegedly throwing a beer bottle at his sister.
Police said it happened during an argument Wednesday night.
The accused was arrested, charged, and taken into custody overnight, but was set to be released with conditions and a future court date.
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Electronics stolen during break-in
Chatham-Kent police are investigating a daytime break-in that took place at a residence on Bloomfield Road in Chatham.
Police said it happened sometime between 3:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, adding that whoever forced their way in also took off with a PlayStation 4 gaming system, a security camera, and a hard drive.
The damage from the break-in is estimated at $300 and the combined value of the stolen goods is estimated at $900.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jessica Butler at jessicab@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 ext. 8107333.
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Out past curfew
A 28-year-old Chatham man is in more trouble with the law after police allegedly caught him out past his court-imposed curfew.
Police said they went to check on the man Wednesday night at around 10:30 p.m. to make sure he was obeying his curfew of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., but he wasn't home.
Officers said they later found the man at another residence, so they arrested him and charged him with failing to comply. He was being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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Wanted man arrested
A 33-year-old Walpole Island man who was wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident in Wallaceburg has been arrested.
Police said they issued a warrant for the man's arrest after responding to a complaint at Walmart in Wallaceburg last week. When officers arrived there, the suspect allegedly fled the scene in a vehicle and failed to pull over for officers.
Police said the man was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with theft, possession of stolen property, flight from police, dangerous driving, and driving while under suspension. He was being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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Man charged with public intoxication
A 32-year-old Blenheim man spent some time in police custody after officers arrested him for being intoxicated in public.
Police said they made the arrest while they were responding to a disturbance call on Semenyn Avenue in Chatham.
The man was charged, taken into police custody, and released after he sobered up.
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CKPS receives award
Shelborne police (left), Dryden police, CKPS Constable Jason Herder. January 31, 2019. (Photo courtesy of the Chatham-Kent Police Service.)
The Chatham-Kent Police Service has received a fourth place award for "highest percentage increase in gross revenue" at the 2019 Special Olympics Winter Games in Sault Ste. Marie.
"This would not have been possible without the community’s support at various events across Chatham-Kent last year," read a release from Chatham-Kent police. "Thank you to all who supported our Polar Plunge, Torch Run, Torch Ride, NHL Alumni Hockey game and Mazda Test Drive event."
The Dryden Police Service and Shelborne Police Service were also recognized on Wednesday.
