Police officer presenting handcuffs. (Photo by Greg Higgins)Police officer presenting handcuffs. (Photo by Greg Higgins)
Chatham

Halloween assault in Chatham leads to charges

Charges including assault have been laid against a 39-year-old man following a disturbance at a home in Chatham on Halloween night.

Chatham-Kent police allege the accused spray-painted the hood of a vehicle in the area of Cardinal Crescent, resulting in an estimated $2,000 worth of damage.

According to police, the man also allegedly threatened another individual while attempting to extinguish a cigarette on their forehead. He also reportedly damaged several items belonging to someone else.

The man was charged with assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause bodily harm, and two counts of mischief.

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