FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Chatham-Kent Police Service – Daily Report for April 1, 2025
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.
Spotlight:
Total Calls for Service: 200
911/PSAP Transfers: 60
Reportable Calls: 48
Non-Reportable Calls: 152
Property Checks: 18
Community Services/Foot-Patrol: 6
Arrests: 6
Key Incidents:
Arrest/Robbery – Case# CK25018506
Date: April 1, 2025, Time: 06:35hrs., Location: George Street, Dresden
Details:
On April 1, 2025, at approximately 06:35hrs., the Chatham-Kent Police
Service responded to a reported robbery at a local gas station in Dresden. A male suspect entered the business and threatened the victim, a 29-year-old male from Dresden, demanding the keys to his vehicle. The suspect, a 42-year -old male from Wallaceburg then fled the scene in the stolen vehicle. Officers were provided with a description, and the identity of the suspect was quickly confirmed through video surveillance.
A short time after, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that the stolen vehicle had been involved in a single motor vehicle collision north of Glencoe and was abandoned at the scene.
Further investigation led OPP officers to locate the suspect in Petrolia. The individual was arrested and transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters. The vehicle was recovered and returned to the owner. The
accused is facing the following charges:
• Count 1: Robbery with violence
• Count 2: Theft of a Motor vehicle involving violence
• Count 3: Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
The accused is also currently being held for bail. The Chatham-Kent
Police Service thanks the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for their
assistance in this incident.
Arrest/Robbery – Case# CK25018506 Date: April 1, 2025, Time: 06:35hrs., Location: George Street, Dresden Details:
On April 1, 2025, at approximately 06:35hrs., the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a reported robbery at a local gas station in Dresden. A male suspect entered the business and threatened the victim, a 29-year-old male from Dresden, demanding the keys to his vehicle. The suspect, a 42-year-old male from Wallaceburg then fled the scene in the stolen vehicle. Officers were provided with a description, and the identity of the suspect was quickly confirmed through video surveillance. A short time after, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported that the stolen vehicle had been involved in a single motor vehicle collision north of Glencoe and was abandoned at the scene. Further investigation led OPP officers to locate the suspect in Petrolia. The individual was arrested and transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters. The vehicle was recovered and returned to the owner. The accused is facing the following charges:
• Count 1: Robbery with violence
• Count 2: Theft of a Motor vehicle involving violence
• Count 3: Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
The accused is also currently being held for bail. The Chatham-Kent Police Service thanks the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for their assistance in this incidThe 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 Coordinator Mrs. Shelomi Legall at shelomil@chatham-kent.ca 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.
