Man charged with assault and theft; Chatham-Kent police

A man was arrested after Chatham-Kent police responded to a theft in progress in Dresden on Sunday.

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Police said a man entered a vehicle and was confronted by the owner.

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The man allegedly assaulted the owner of the vehicle, but was detained until police could arrive.

A 50-year-old man was charged with assault and theft and later released with a short date, police said.

Man charged with break and enter

A man was arrested after Chatham-Kent police responded to a break and enter in progress at a commercial property in Chatham Sunday.

Police said a suspect was seen on surveillance video attempting to break into a locked property.

The suspect fled when police arrived but was arrested after a short search, police said.

A 23-year-old Chatham man was charged with break and enter and released with a court date, police said.

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