Chatham-Kent police wants to hear from any who may have witnessed a stabbing incident that happened in downtown Chatham early Saturday morning.
Police responded to a disturbance in the area of King and Fourth streets around 2:15 pm and discovered two males sustained stab wounds as a result of an altercation.
They were treated for their injuries at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, police said.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or may have any information is asked to contact Const. Dan Carroll with the major crime section at 519-436-6600 ext. 280 or [email protected]. Anonymous calls can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Man charged with impaired, assault
A man accused of trying to hit people with a hammer is facing impaired driving and assault charges.
Chatham-Kent police responded to a disturbance call in the area of St. Clair Street in Chatham where a man was allegedly attempting to hit people with a hammer on Friday.
The man fled in his vehicle and was stopped by officers who responded to the area, police said.
The suspect had been consuming alcohol and was arrested and taken to police headquarters where he was charged with impaired driving, assault with a weapon and possession of dangerous weapons, police said.
He was released with a May 18 short date.
Failing to comply
A man is facing failing to comply and driving while prohibited charges after being seen operating motor vehicle on Park Street in Chatham.
Chatham-Kent police said the man had been previously released from custody and was prohibited from driving.
He was stopped and arrested and transported to police headquarters and later released with a May 27 court date.
Drum set stolen
Chatham-Kent police are investigating the theft of an EVI drum set valued at $3,500.
Police said the drums were stolen during a break-in that occurred over the past week at Victoria Avenue residence in Chatham.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Alena Fiala [email protected] gold 519-436-6600 ext. 8107348. Anonymous calls can also be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).