Police happen upon wanted man during trespassing investigation
A traffic stop connected with a trespassing investigation in Chatham has led to multiple charges being laid.
Chatham-Kent police were called about the trespasser at a local store around 1 p.m. on Friday. Officers located a suspect during a traffic stop and gave him a warning.
During that stop one of the passengers in the vehicle caught the attention of police. He gave a fake name, but was quickly identified and turned out to be wanted by police. He was arrested.
A search of the man turned up a quantity of stolen property, police said.
A 32-year-old man has been charged with failing to comply with a release order, obstructing police and possession of stolen property under $5,000. ------
Woman has future court date after being arrested on outstanding warrants
Chatham-Kent police located a 41-year-old Tilbury woman around 8:30 p.m. on Friday that they say was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
The warrant issued for the woman was for one count of mischief under $5,000.
She was taken to police headquarters where she was later released with a future court date. ------
Trio arrested for failing to attend court
Over a 24 hour period, Chatham-Kent police picked up three people who were each wanted for allegedly failing to attend court.
A 41-year-old Wallaceburg man, 39-year-old Chatham man, and 41-year-old Wallaceburg woman were taken into police custody on Friday.
No additional charges were laid against the trio and each was released with a future court date, police said.
