Arrests made in Chatham after reports of people canvassing for work

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Police in Chatham-Kent have made two arrests after reports that a man and a woman were canvassing the area of William Street north in Chatham for concrete work opportunities.

Around 9 p.m. on Monday, police were sent to the area and were able to find the man and woman.

According to police, the woman was wanted for failing to attend court in relation to a September 2023 assault investigation and the man was wanted by police in Chatham-Kent, Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.

A 51-year-old man was arrested and is facing charges of fraud and a 31-year-old woman was arrested and is facing an assault with a weapon charge.