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CK police briefs - Monday, March 25, 2024

Man turns himself in to police following disturbance in Chatham over the weekend

A 37-year-old Chatham man is facing an assault charge after a disturbance on Gray Street in Chatham on Saturday.

Police said the man allegedly assaulted a woman. He left the scene before police arrived.

The man turned himself in to the police on Sunday morning. He was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm.

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Chatham woman charged with assault after verbal argument takes a violent turn

A 31-year-old Chatham woman has been charged with assault after an argument turned into a physical fight.

Police said their investigation began at 3:22 p.m. on Sunday.

Officers learned the woman and another person got into a verbal argument which escalated into a physical altercation. The victim was struck by the woman resulting in minor physical injuries.

At 5:44 a.m. on Monday, the woman turned herself in to the police.

The 31-year-old Chatham woman was arrested and charged with assault. She was released with conditions and a future court date.

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Ridgetown woman arrested after allegedly smashing window with a hammer

A 40-year-old Ridgetown woman is facing a pair of charges after allegedly smashing the front window of a home in Ridgetown.

Police said they were called to a residence on George Street at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday for a mischief investigation.

Officers learned the woman broke the front window of a home with a hammer.

Police said further investigation revealed the woman had a history of harassing the complainant and her family.

The 40-year-old Ridgetown woman was arrested and charged with criminal harassment and mischief.

She was transported to police headquarters where she was held pending a bail hearing.

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