On September 9, 2025, at approximately 9:12 a.m., members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit and Emergency Response Team executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence in Chatham. A search warrant was also executed on a 2024 Toyota Corolla Cross rental vehicle.
A systematic search of the residence was conducted, resulting in the seizure of the following:
- 319 grams of Fentanyl
- 193 grams of Cocaine
- 605 grams of Methamphetamine
- 236 grams of Heroin
- Numerous Hydromorphone capsules
- Numerous Nabilone capsules
- Numerous Clonazepam tablets
- A loaded 9mm Glock handgun
- Digital scales
- Packaging material
- A large quantity of Canadian Currency
The total estimated street value of the controlled substances exceeds $160,800.
Four individuals were located at the residence: a 31-year-old male from Chatham and a 49-year-old female also from Chatham, a 23-year-old male from Kitchener and a 27-year-old male also from Kitchener.
As a result of the investigation, all four accused were charged with the following offences:
- Count 1 – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
- Count 2 – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
- Count 3 – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
- Count 4 – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Heroin
- Count 5 – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Hydromorphone
- Count 6 – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Nabilone
- Count 7 – Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Clonazepam
- Count 8 – Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
- Count 9 – Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Count 10 – Careless storage/use of a firearm
- Count 11- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The accused were arrested and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where they remain in custody pending a bail hearing.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to protecting the community and encourages anyone with information related to drug activity to contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service at (519) 352-1234. Additionally, an anonymous tip can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).