Chatham

CK police briefs - Saturday, June 26, 2021

Break-in reported in Wallaceburg

Chatham-Kent police are investigating a break-in at a business on Lafontaine Street in Wallaceburg.

Police said an unknown person forced their way into a building on Friday night and stole a power inverter and a chainsaw worth approximately $1,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Steven Gagnon at steveng@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension 87339. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Man allegedly caught with fentanyl

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after he was allegedly found with suspected fentanyl.

Officers stopped a man in the area of Elgin Street in Wallaceburg early Saturday morning. The 30-year-old allegedly failed to comply with his release conditions by being out past his curfew.

Police said suspected fentanyl was seized during a search. The accused was taken to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.

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Man charged with mischief and theft

A call about a suspicious man has led to mischief and theft charges.

Chatham-Kent police said officers were called to a parking lot on Park Street in Wallaceburg Friday morning.

A 30-year-old man found inside the vehicle was arrested for mischief and theft under $5,000. He was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

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Women arrested on outstanding warrants

Calls to police about separate incidents have resulted in the arrests of two women wanted on outstanding warrants.

Police said a 36-year-old woman was arrested after officers were called early Saturday morning to a residence on Longwoods Road about a possible domestic disturbance. She was held in police custody pending a bail hearing.

Meantime, a 25-year-old wanted woman was arrested on Friday after police were called about a family dispute at a residence on Taylor Avenue in Chatham.

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Police called about intoxicated man

A 58-year-old man accused of being intoxicated in a public place has been arrested.

Officers were called to the area of Gray Street in Chatham Friday night.

The 58-year-old was held in police custody until sober.

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