Category: Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 141 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Nine people were arrested and two were on outstanding warrants.

Man Arrested for Conditional Sentence Order Violation CK24010841

At 9:51 a.m., police conducted a well-being check on a man reported to be sleeping in the elevator of a building on Fifth Street in Chatham.

Officer attended and confirmed a warrant was issued for the man on January 19, 2024, for breaching his Conditional Sentence Order.

The 36-year-old Chatham man was arrested and transported to police headquarters, where he was held for a bail hearing.

Man Arrested for Theft CK24010872

At 2:38 p.m., the Essex Ontario Provincial Police contacted the Chatham Kent Police, advising they had the man in custody.
The man was wanted on outstanding warrants as a result of a February 28, 2024, theft investigation in Wheatley.

The 30-year-old Wheatley man was transported to the Chatham Kent Police Service and charged with theft, possession of stolen property and wearing a disguise with intent to commit a criminal offence. He was released with conditions and a future court date of April 8, 2024.

Woman Arrested for Vehicle Theft CK24010936

At 9:14 p.m., police received information a vehicle had been stolen from outside a convenience store on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg.

Officer arrived in the area and quickly located the vehicle. Officer initiated a traffic stop but the driver failed to comply. Officers deployed a tire deflation device and successfully stopped the vehicle.

The 25-year-old Wallaceburg woman was arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft, possession of stolen property over $5000, and flight from a police officer. She was transported to police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.

Five Youths Arrested for Assault CK24010959

On March 11, 2024, at 1:47 a.m., police responded to a disturbance on King Street in Chatham. Information was received approximately eight youths were in a physical altercation the corner of King Street and William Street.

Bystanders attempted to intervene but were then assaulting by the youths.

A 14-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 17-year-old male youths and two 15-year-old female youths were located, arrested, and charged with two counts of assault. They were transported to police headquarters and released with conditions and a future court date of April 8, 2024.

The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 147 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Three people were arrested.

Woman arrested for Assault, Assault With a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon and Administer Noxious Substance- CK24006662

On March 9^th, 2024, a 29-year-old Chatham woman was arrested for the above offences relating to an incident on February 13^th in Chatham.  It is alleged the woman assaulted another female and used mace on her.  No serious injuries were reported.  The female was released on an Undertaking with a future court date.

Man arrested for Assault with a Weapon – CK24010785

On March 9^th at 12:25pm, police responded to an assault at a Chatham residence where a male struck another male party with a wrench.  The 47-year-old Chatham man was arrested for Assault with a Weapon and released on a future court date.  No serious injuries were reported.

Man arrested for Impaired Driving – CK24010745

Shortly after 4:00pm, after receiving a driving complaint, police located the vehicle at the owner’s residence in Chatham.  The owner was found sleeping in the driver’s seat and police believed the driver was impaired by alcohol.  The driver was arrested and transported to Headquarters for breath tests. The 60 year old Chatham man was charged with impaired driving and having a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit. He was released with a future court date.