Wallaceburg man charged with assault, forcible confinement

Police investigate Wallaceburg break in

A 38-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with domestic-related offenses after Chatham-Kent police were called to a Wallaceburg residence on Monday.

A 38-year-old Wallaceburg man has been charged with domestic-related offenses after Chatham-Kent police were called to a Wallaceburg residence on Monday.

Police learned the accused was arguing with a woman on Sunday when he allegedly attempted to stop the woman from leaving by tackling her.

The woman suffered a laceration near her eye, police said.

The accused was located on Tuesday and arrested.

He was charged with assault and forcible confinement and held for a bail hearing, police said.

Police investigating thefts

Chatham-Kent police are looking for the public’s assistance with two theft investigations that both occurred overnight Monday.

Police said a 15-foot, 2019 Legend dual axle enclosed trailer was stolen from a property on Howard Road in Chatham.

Chatham-Kent police are investigating the theft of this trailer.  (Handout)
Chatham-Kent police are investigating the theft of this trailer. (Handout)

The trailer was last seen with a ‘Cutting Edge Insulation’ decal on the side and license plate S9567X.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Corey Aitken at [email protected].

Police are also investigating the theft of a green Outboard 14-foot aluminum boat and black two-wheel trailer, along with a black 2010 14hp Mercury motor, stolen from a St. Clair Street address in Chatham.

The trailer was last seen with license plate J1071C.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Zach Butler at [email protected].

Anonymous calls regarding either of these incidents can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8744.

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