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A post circulated internationally on the social media application TikTok Friday has prompted area police to issue a warning.
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This post contained a challenge that encouraged students to engage in violence towards their schools that day, Chatham-Kent police said.
As a result, Chatham-Kent police increased patrols around area schools as a precaution.
Police reminded members of the public of the implications that can arise with social media involvement and internet usage. Parents are encouraged to remain vigilant and educate their children.
Social media can be used for positive interactions, but improper usage can result in consequences, police added.
Man charged with break and enter
A man allegedly broke two windows to gain entry to a Chatham pharmacy Wednesday night.
Police later identified a suspect, who was already in custody awaiting a bail hearing. The property was also reportedly recovered, police added.
The 31-year-old Chatham man was arrested for the updated charge of break enter with intent to commit theft. He remained in custody pending the already scheduled bail hearing.
Break-ins investigated
Some time Wednesday evening between 7 pm and 8 pm, someone forced their way into a building on 4th Concession Line in Romney.
Taken were Dewalt drills, a Briggs and Stratton 3500 generator, microscope tooling, two 20-pound propane tanks and a flashlight.
The estimated value is nearly $ 2,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Scott Nevills at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 ext. 87326. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for cash reward.
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Some time Thursday evening, someone forced their way into a compound of a Chatham business and removed a large amount of scrap metal.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Douglas Littlewood at [email protected] or 519-436-6600 ext. 87288, or Crime Stoppers and may be eligible for cash reward.
Stunt driving charge
An officer saw a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Countryview Line Friday afternoon.
The officer recorded the woman allegedly driving 141 kilometers per hour in a posted 80km / h zone.
The driver, a 29-year-old Chatham woman, was charged with stunt driving. Her license was suspended for 30 days and her vehicle was impounded for 14 days.
Warrant arrest
Provincial police in Petrolia located a man who was wanted by Chatham-Kent police for failing to attend court.
Police arrested the man. He was released with a short date.
Uttering threats
Police responded to a domestic dispute Friday afternoon at a Chatham home.
Police said a man allegedly threatened his ex-partner during an argument.
The 27-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with uttering threats. He was released with a short date.