A man was taken into custody following a four-hour standoff, says Chatham-Kent police.
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Police were contacted at 11:42 pm Friday about a disturbance at a Dover Center Line residence in Dover Township.
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Officers arrived and attempted to make contact with a man at the residence, police said.
Due to safety concerns, negotiations with a man at the residence were attempted, police said.
The incident required the deployment of specialized units and resources, including the Critical Incident Response Team, canine unit, criminal investigation branch, drones and armored rescue vehicle, police said.
A 32-year-old man was taken into custody approximately four hours later, police said.
There is no word yet on charges and police said the incident remains under investigation.
Pair charged following clash
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A man and woman who clashed in Chatham on Friday have been arrested, says Chatham-Kent police.
Police said the pair became involved in an altercation inside a residence on Princess Street South.
The clash stemmed from the vehicles both owned by the man and woman being damaged, police said.
A 40 year-old man and 43-year-old woman were both charged with mischief in connection to the vehicles being damaged, police said.
The man was also charged with assault, police said.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day safely, police advise
Chatham-Kent police encourage people to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day safely and will be conducting RIDE programs across the municipality over the weekend to help keep people safe.
Officers conducted a RIDE program in Chatham Friday with 253 vehicles being checked, resulting in three breath tests and one person having their driver’s license suspended for three days, police said.
If you are celebrating and having drinks, police ask people to take this advice:
- Identify a designated driver for your group.
- Do not let friends drive after drinking. Take their keys.
- If you have been drinking, get a ride home from a friend who has not been drinking or call a taxi or local ride sharing services.
- If you host a party with alcohol, offer alcohol-free beverages and remind guests to designate a sober driver.
- If you suspect a drunk driver on the road, call the police and provide the location, direction the vehicle is headed, the vehicle’s make, model, color and license plate number.
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