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6 Injured in Hwy 40 Crash in Chatham-Kent — 87-Year-Old Critical

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) Six people were injured after a serious collision on Highway 40 (St. Clair Road) in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at approximately 3:46 p.m., Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 40.

An 80-year-old of Chatham-Kent was taken to a local hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the same vehicle, 87-year-old of Chatham-Kent was taken to local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle, 67-year-old of Chatham-Kent and three passengers, 41,19 and 14-years-old of Lambton County were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Members from the OPP Technical Collision Investigation team and West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement team attended to assist in the investigation.

Highway 40 was closed for several hours during the investigation but has since reopened.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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CKPS Daily Update 26Sept2025

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.

Arrest, Warrants – CK25058020/CK2505802

Date: September 25, 2025, Time: 08:49hrs, Location: Louise Street, Tilbury

On July 23, 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of theft at a local retail store in Tilbury.

Investigations revealed that an individual entered the business and appeared to shop for items and left without making a payment. Through the use of surveillance footage, the suspect was identified as a 39-year-old female from Tilbury.

A warrant was issued for the individual’s arrest.

She is facing the following charges:

  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Possession of Property Under $5,000

On August 21, 2025, at approximately 21:44 hrs, the individual was located by the police on Mill Street, Tilbury. She was later released with a court date of September 23, 2025, which she failed to appear.

On September 25, 2025, at approximately, 08:49 hrs, officers conducted a person stop which led to the arrest of the individual who possessed an outstanding arrest warrant. She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, and was released with a scheduled future court date of October 31, 2025.

Arrest, Bail Violations – CK25058172

Date: September 25, 2025, Time: 23:00 hrs, Location: Grand Avenue East, Chatham

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 23:00 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a call from a monitoring service regarding an individual who was suspected of failing to comply with her release conditions.

Officers attended the area but were unable to locate the individual. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that she had not been residing at her approved address.

Shortly after, officers were able to locate the individual, a 37-year-old female from Harwich Township. The investigation determined that she was in breach of Release Order and was charged with the following offence:

  • Count 1: Fail to Comply with Release Order

She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where she is currently being held for bail.

Arrest, Assault – CK25058189

Date: September 26, 2025, Time: 00:49hrs, Location: Fifth Line, Chatham

On September 26, 2025, at approximately 00:49 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of an assault at a residence in Chatham.

Upon arrival, officers located a victim, 49-year-old female from Chatham who had sustained visible injuries to her face.

The victim reported being struck by the accused, a 34-year-old female from Chatham, during a dispute. The accused fled the scene in a vehicle.

She was later located by officers and arrested. The individual was charged with the following offence:

  • Count 1: Assault

The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where; she is currently being held for bail.

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.

End of Release

This release is intended for general informational purposes and does not disclose any personal or confidential information about individuals involved. All arrested individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Police Arrest Man Following Violent Altercation With Woman in Chatham

On September 23, 2025, at approximately 22:41 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a disturbance complaint in Chatham.

Investigations revealed that an argument occurred between two individuals, a 36-year-old male accused from Chatham-Kent and a 28-year-old female victim from Chatham.

The argument escalated into a physical altercation, during which the victim reported being physically assaulted. Further investigation including a review of CCTV footage, revealed that the accused approached the victim and assaulted her. Threats were also made to the victim. A personal item belonging to the victim was also stolen by the accused.

The accused was subsequently charged with the following offences:

  • Count 1: Assault Bodily Harm Choking Section
  • Count 2: Uttering Threats to Cause Death
  • Count 3: Theft under $5000
  • Count 4: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The accused was also found to have an outstanding endorsed warrant for failing to attend court on September 19, 2025.

The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he is currently held for bail.

IPV/Warrant – CK25057686/CK25057743

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CKPS Daily Update 23Sept2025

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 01:48 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a call of suspicious activity on Wyandott Street, Chatham (CK25015328).

The investigation revealed, through surveillance footage, a 53-year-old male from Chatham observed two individuals attempting to gain unauthorized access to a parked vehicle. The suspects were seen trying various car door handles in an attempt to locate unlocked vehicles.

Officers attended the area and apprehended two suspects, a 35-year-old male and a 42-year-old female, both from Chatham. The individuals were charged with the following offences:

  • Count 1: Trespassing at Night
  • Count 2: Attempt – Theft under $5000

The individuals were transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where they given a court date of April 14, 2025. The individuals failed to attend this court date and a warrant was issued for their arrest.

On September 22, 2025, at approximately 11:38 hrs, officers located and arrested the 42-year-old female accused who was the subject of an outstanding warrant. She was charged additionally with the following offence:

  • Count 3: Failure to Comply with Undertaking

She was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where she was later released with a scheduled future court date of October 23, 2025.

An outstanding warrant remains in effect for the 53-year-old male from Chatham.

Arrest FTC – CK25057494

Date: September 22, 2025, Time: 18:57 hrs, Location: Bruce Street, Wallaceburg

On September 11, 2025, a 42-year-old male from Leamington entered into a Conditional Sentence Order within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent and was ordered to abide by the conditions, including “Keep the peace and be of good behaviour.”

On September 22, 2025, at approximately 18:57 hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to an altercation involving two individuals.

Upon arrival, officers located a 42-year-old male. Through investigation, it was revealed that the male was bound by several court-orders conditions, prohibiting him from communicating with the other party involved, a 42-year-old female from Wallaceburg.

Furthermore, police established reasonable grounds to believe that the accused failed to abide by his conditions outlined in his Conditional Sentence Order by breaching his undertaking, thus  failing to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was subsequently charged with the following offence:

  • Failure to Comply with Undertaking x 2

He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where he is currently held for bail.

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.

End of Release

This release is intended for general informational purposes and does not disclose any personal or confidential information about individuals involved. All arrested individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Chatham-Kent Daily Update 18Sept2025

On September 17, 2025, at approximately 13:33 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence in Chatham.

Upon arrival, officers observed damage to a window that had been forced open. Police obtained access to the residence and located a 33-year-old female from Chatham-Kent inside.

The suspect was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Count 1: Break, enter a dwelling with intent to commit an indictable offence

Further investigation revealed that the suspect was bound by a probation order that included conditions not to be near the residence. As a result, she was additionally charged with the following offence:

  • Count 2: Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where she is currently being held for bail.

Warrant- CK25056390/CK25056396

Date: September 17, 2025, Time: 00:23hrs, Location: Grand Avenue West, Chatham

On September 18, 2025, the Chatham-Kent Police Service conducted a person stop on Grand Avenue, West, Chatham.

A 42-year-old female from Chatham was located. The individual initially provided false identification to officers. Following further investigation, it was confirmed that the individual possessed several outstanding warrants for her arrest.

Subsequently, she was arrested and charged with the following offence:

Count 1: Obstruct Peace Officer

The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where she is currently being held for bail.

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.