Woman arrested after outburst on Mother's Day
A 30-year-old woman is facing charges after she allegedly damaged some hanging baskets and assaulted an employee with a sign holder during a disturbance at Walmart in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent police said they were called to the scene Sunday morning and learned that the woman had allegedly damaged three hanging flower baskets that were on display at the store while she was being asked to leave and was being escorted out by employees there.
Police said the woman allegedly went back to the store a short time later and was seen trying to hide some items from the make-up section in her bag.
When she was asked to leave the store a second time, the woman allegedly got upset, grabbed a sign holder, and hit an employee with it while threatening the employee as well.
Officers said they found the woman a short distance away from the store and took her into custody.
She was allegedly yelling obscenities at the officer while she was being arrested and then also allegedly spit all over the back of the cruiser while she was being taken back to police headquarters.
A 30-year-old woman of no fixed address was charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, and two counts of mischief. She was later released pending a future court date.
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Police investigating Wallaceburg break-in
Chatham-Kent police are putting out a call for tips after someone broke into a fenced, gated compound in Wallaceburg over the weekend.
Police said whoever broke into the compound on Lowe Avenue at around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, got into the area through a hole that was cut in the fence.
Officer said the person who broke in also damaged a vehicle's window and stole various items.
The damage was estimated at $1,000, but there is no word on the value of the stolen items.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dan Steveley at dans@chatham-kent.ca
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 accused of domestic assault, harassment
A 30-year-old Chatham man is facing charges in connection with a domestic-violence investigation.
Police said they received information last night about some "intimate partner violence" and arrested a suspect in the case.
The accused was charged with assault, forcible confinement, and criminal harassment.
He was taken into custody and was set to be held there pending a bail hearing.
