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.
Threats, Arrest- CK25059538
Date: October 2, 2025, Time: 13:19 hrs, Location: Grand Ave. West, Chatham
On October 2, 2025, at approximately 13:19 hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service officers responded to a report of threats made at a local health facility.
The accused, a 52-year-old male from Chatham, entered the lobby of the facility and requested to speak with staff before making threatening statements toward two employees who were not present at the time. Upon officers’ arrival, the accused was located.
Investigations also revealed that on September 10, 2025, the accused had entered a probation order condition not to attend the local health facility except for a pre-scheduled appointment or a medical emergency.
Further investigations revealed that there were reasonable grounds for his arrest.
The individual was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Count #1: Uttering Threats – Cause Death x2
- Count #2: Failure to Comply with Probation
He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he is currently being held for bail.
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 – 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.