NEWS RELEASE November 1, 2024
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 196 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 7 people were arrested.
Break and Enter – CK24055464
Yesterday morning, officers attended a business address on Gillard Street, Wallaceburg in response to a break and enter with a theft of wire. A 57-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested and charged for the theft, and later released from custody with a future court date to answer to the charge.
Disturbance Call – CK24055615
While attending to a disturbance call last night, a 45-year-old Chatham woman was in her vehicle and suspected to be impaired by an alcohol and drug combination. She was arrested, and charged. The results of the breath tests were in excess of the legal limit of 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood. She was later released from custody with a future court date to answer to the charge.
Road Safety
Yesterday, across the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, there were five motor vehicle collisions. The Chatham-Kent Police Service reminds motorists to obey the speed limit. Speed is almost always a significant factor in collisions with serious and fatal injuries. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Make it a priority when you drive.
9 p.m. Routine
Every night at 9 p.m. homeowners are encouraged to ensure the following checklist is complete:
– Remove valuables and garage door opener from vehicles
– Lock vehicles
– Close overhead garage door
– Lock door between garage and house
– Close and lock all external doors
– Ensure windows are closed and locked
– Turn on an exterior light.
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.
