Pair charged after province defrauded of $21K: Chatham-Kent police

Two people face charges after the province of Ontario was defrauded of more than $21,000, Chatham-Kent police say.

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After a nearly four-month probe, investigators determined more than $21,000 was fraudulently obtained from the Children, Community and Social Services Ministry, Children and Youth Services Ministry and Ontario Disability Support Program between 2021 and 2023, police said.

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Two suspects were arrested Thursday, police said.

A Chatham woman, 30, and man, 34, each faced two counts of fraud over $5,000, police said. They were held pending a bail hearing.

Man charged after disturbance

A man faces charges after officers were called to a disturbance on Keil Drive South in Chatham about midday Thursday, Chatham-Kent police say.

Officers learned an argument between a man and woman had turned physical, police said. The woman left and called police.

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A Chatham man, 30, is charged with assault causing bodily harm, assault and uttering threats, police said. He was released with conditions and a May 27 short date.

Pair arrested after 911 hang-up

A 911 hang-up call led to the arrest of two suspects in a January theft probe, Chatham-Kent police say.

An officer responding to the 911 hang-up on Bloomfield Road about 6:30 am found a man and woman, police said. Investigation revealed both were wanted in the theft probe and the man also wanted for failing to attend court on other matters.

A Chatham woman, 41, is charged with theft and possessing stolen property, police said. She was released with a May 13 short date.

A Leamington man, 41, is charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats, three counts of mischief, five counts of theft and five counts of possessing stolen property, police said. He was released with a May 27 short date.

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