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/IPV Assault – CK25049546
Date: August 18, 2025, Time: 12:25hrs, Location: Chatham
On August 18, 2025, at approximately 12:25 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of a domestic dispute.
Upon investigation, it was determined that multiple recent and historic incidents of abuse had occurred between the accused, a 27-year-old male from Chatham and the complainant 25-year-old also from Chatham. Officers also observed visible injuries along with property damage at the residence.
As a result of the investigation, the accused was charged with the following:
- Assault x 4
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm X2
- Mischief Under $5,000
The individual was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he is currently being held for bail.
Arrest/Warrants – CK25049560
Date: August 18, 2025, Time: 13:33 hrs, Location: Dufferin Avenue, Wallaceburg
On March 10, 2025, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received a report regarding threatening messages sent through a social media platform. The messages were directed at a local resident and contained threats to cause bodily harm.
The investigation revealed that the suspect, a 28-year-old female from Walpole Island sent threatening communication to the victim, a 30-year-old female from Wallaceburg, escalating the level of concern.
A warrant was issued for the arrest of the accused.
On August 18, 2025, at approximately 13:33 hrs, the accused attended the Chatham-Kent Police Service in Wallaceburg and turned herself in on the endorsed outstanding warrant. She was charged with the following offence:
- Count 1 – Uttering threats to cause bodily harm
The individual was later released with a scheduled court date of September 23, 2025.
The Chatham-Kent Police service would like to remind the public that threats of violence are taken very seriously and will be investigated thoroughly. Anyone experiencing harassment or threatening behaviour is encouraged to contact Chatham-Kent Police service at (519) 352-1234. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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 Mrs. Shelomi Legall at [email protected] or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.