Man accused of using someone else's credit card
A 26-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly using a stolen credit card to pay for some groceries.
Police said the investigation started after someone broke into a vehicle on Chestnut Drive in Chatham sometime late Thursday night or early Friday morning and stole some credit cards and personal identification.
Officers said they also learned that one of the credit cards had been used at a local grocery store to make three purchases, so they pulled some video surveillance of the transactions and were able to identify a suspect.
Police arrested a 26-year-old man of no fixed address Monday night and charged him with possession of a credit card knowing it was obtained by an offence, unauthorized use of a credit card, and possession of property obtained by a crime.
He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.
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Mischief charge laid after dispute
A 30-year-old man is charged with mischief after he allegedly damaged a door during a dispute between a landlord and a tenant in Chatham.
Police said they got that call Monday morning.
The accused was arrested, charged, and released with conditions and a future court date.
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Trailer and two ATVs reported stolen
Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they try to track down a black homemade trailer and two ATVs that were stolen from a business on Industrial Road in Thamesville.
Investigators said they were taken sometime on Monday.
The trailer is described as approximately 4’x8’ with a wire tailgate -- it was last seen with Ontario license plate M5084M.
A camo Baja Wilderness 250 ATV and a child’s red Polaris ATV were both reported stolen and neither of them were plated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kelly Helbin at kellyh@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #87246.
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Bicycles reported stolen
Chatham-Kent police are looking for a pair of bicycles that were reported stolen from a garage on Cardinal Crescent in Chatham.
Officers said they were taken sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning, adding that the damage caused during the break-in is estimated at $1,000.
The bikes that were taken are described as a men's black Trek Hybrid bicycle with ‘Trek’ written in silver on the frame and a women’s blue Norco Liv bicycle with white tires and seat. They have a combined estimated value of $1,500.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Jessica Butler at jessicab@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #8107333.
Anonymous callers with information on any of the above-listed crimes can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Officer recognized for his dedication
Constable Todd Trahan being presented with a certificate of appreciation. (Photo courtesy of CKPS).
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 18 in Wallaceburg are showing their appreciation for a local police officer.
The legion presented Constable Todd Trahan with a certificate of appreciation on Monday night, for protecting the community during waterway events such as WAMBO and Dragon Boat Races.
Trahan said in a statement that he is honoured to have been part of these events for the past 15 years.
“I am truly humbled to have been recognized for my involvement in our community," he said. "I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Legion for the nomination and their involvement in our community. Many people may not know that the Legion has been the official sponsor for the annual Sydenham Challenge Dragon Boat Festival for the past 18 years, with this event growing every year to now hosting 34 teams from across North America. The Legion has also been part of WAMBO for the past 31 years.”