Assault
A 34-year-old man has been charged after an assault in Chatham.
Just after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, a man approached a 24-year-old woman walking on Gray Street and started yelling at her.
Police say the man knocked a hot beverage out of the woman's hand before striking her in the abdomen. The woman was not injured.
As a result, the man has been charged with assault.
He was later released with a future court date.
Blenheim Assault
After 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening, officers received a report of an assault at a home on Marlborough Street in Blenheim.
According to police, a 32-year-old man struck his 28-year-old roommate multiple times while he was in bed.
The victim was taken to the hospital for further care.
The accused was charged with assault. He was later released with a court date set for July 13.
Business Assault
Just after 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to reports of a disturbance at a Richmond Street business.
Police say a man was involved in a verbal confrontation with a drive-thru employee, which turned physical at the window.
As a result, the accused is facing charges of assault and uttering death threats.
He was released with a court date of July 20.
Theft
Two Chatham men have been charged after they were allegedly caught stealing.
Just after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, an off-duty officer reported suspicious activity behind a Lorne Avenue alleyway.
According to police, the two suspects were unloading stolen property from a U-Haul truck.
Two 47-year-old men have been charged with theft over $5,000.
They were later released with future court dates.
***This story was written by Ede Brecevic. Ede is a student in the Fanshawe College journalism program, and is currently doing an internship with CKNewsToday.ca
