The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 24 hours. Below is a summary of the key events, including arrests, investigations, and other notable occurrences.
Arrest/Warrants – CK25050015
Date: August 20, 2025, Time: 16:11hrs, Location: Jeffrey Street, Chatham
On October 4, 2024, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of a break and enter at a commercial property on King Street, Chatham (CK24050448). It was reported that several items were taken from the property.
Following an investigation and a review of surveillance footage, the accused was identified as, a 49-year-old female from Chatham-Kent. On October 8, 2024, at approximately 14:04 hrs, police located and arrested the individual. She was charged with the following offence:
- Break, Enter a Place- Commit Indictable Offence of Theft
The accused was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where she was released with a scheduled court date of November 4, 2024. The individual failed to attend this court date and a warrant was issued for her arrest along with the following charge:
On January 8, 2025, the Chatham-Ket Police Service responded to a report of theft at retail store in Chatham (CK25002645).
During the investigation, surveillance footage confirmed the accused was the same individual. The accused entered the store on multiple occasions and left without paying for various items, bypassing the checkout area. A warranted was issued for her arrest.
On February 5, 2025, the accused was located and arrested by the police. She was charged with the following offences
- Theft Under $5,000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters. She was released with a scheduled court date of March 24, 2025, which she failed to attend (RM25000979). Subsequently, an endorsed warrant was issued for her arrest.
On August 20, 2025, at approximately, 16:11 hrs, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service arrested the accused on several outstanding warrants. The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where she is currently being held for bail.
Arrest/Over 80 – CK25050063
Date: August 20, 2025, Time: 20:35hrs., Location: Water Street, Wallaceburg
On August 21, 2025, at approximately 20:35 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service conducted a traffic stop and located an intoxicated driver. The driver, 58-year-old male from Chatham, was operating the vehicle and failed a roadside screening test.
The individual was arrested and charged with the following:
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80
The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters for further testing. He was later released with a scheduled court date of September 4, 2025.
R.I.D.E Program
R.I.D.E – CK25050143
Date: August 20, 2025, Time: 02:51hrs, Location: Lacroix Street, Chatham
On August 20, 2025, the Chatham-Kent Police Service conducted a R.I.D.E Program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) in Chatham. A total of 27 vehicles were stopped and checked by officers. As a result, 4 drivers were issued cautions under the Highway Traffic Act.
The R.I.D.E. program is part of ongoing efforts to promote road safety and prevent impairs driving.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We continue to monitor ongoing investigations and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in maintaining public safety. For more information or media inquiries, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service Corporate Communications – Shelomi Legall at [email protected] or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.
