NEWS RELEASE November 2, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 203 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 7 people were arrested.
Break and Enter – CK24055650
Yesterday at approximately 8:00 a.m. officers attended an address on O’Neil Street in Chatham responding to a call of a break and enter. Investigation revealed a Green Momentum Vida E-Bike was stolen.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Constable Nick Van Eyk at nicholasva@chatham-kent.ca . Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Disturbance / Public Intoxication – CK24055811
This morning at approximately 1:00 a.m. officers attended an address on Queen Street, Chatham in response to a call of a disturbance. An intoxicated 25-year-old Chatham woman was located and unable to care for herself. She was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place, transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged until sober.
Warrant Arrest – CK24055768
Last night at approximately 9:00 p.m. a 52-year-old Wheatley man, known to police to have an outstanding warrant was arrested and transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters. The man, also wanted by the Ontario Provincial Police; his custody was transferred to OPP to clear their warrant as well.
Warrant Arrest – CK24055694
Yesterday at approximately 12:30 p.m. police attended a business on Richmond Street, Chatham in response to a disturbance call. A 49-year-old Wallaceburg woman, known to police to have outstanding warrants, was arrested, and transported to the Chatham-Kent Courthouse to fulfill the warrants.
Security Camera Registry
The Security Camera Registry is a community based crime prevention opportunity and investigative resource that enlists the help of Chatham-Kent residents.
This registry enables community members to voluntarily identify their residential video surveillance location through a simple, secure, confidential, online form located on the Chatham-Kent Police Service website. Identified addresses will be mapped on a database of surveillance camera locations for officers to quickly and effectively direct resources when investigating criminal offences in your neighbourhood. Your participation in this innovative program can deter and prevent crime, and save lives.
For more information, please see https://ckpolice.com/camera-registry/
Make the Right Call – Every Call is Important!
False 911 calls are continuing to pull officers away from incidents that require their attention.
911 is to be used for:
Any life-threatening emergency
Reporting crimes in progress
Medical emergencies requiring an ambulance
Reporting any Fire, Smoke or CO alarm, chemical spill or gas leak
When you call 911, stay on the line until a call taker answers. Do not hang up.
You can also reach Chatham-Kent Police at the following Non-Emergency Numbers…
Call 519-352-1234 extension #9 – Our Dispatch Centre for all non-emergency incidents.
Call 519-352-1234 extension #0 – The Front Desk Officer for advice over the phone.
Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) – Crime Stoppers. If you have information on a crime and wish to remain anonymous. You may be eligible for a cash reward.
If you are looking for resources from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, you can dial 311.
If you are looking for resources from Community and Social Services locally, you can dial 211.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
