The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 48 hours. Below is a summary of the key events.
Arrest, Public Intox – CK25078695
Date: December 31, 2025, Time: 23:49hrs, Location: Eventide Pl., Chatham
On December 31, 2025, at approximately 23:49 hrs, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a disturbance in the area of Eventide Place, Chatham.
Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old male from Woodstock, visibly intoxicated and causing a disturbance in the area. Police determined that the individual was unable to care for himself and posed a risk to public safety.
As a result, the individual was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters where, once sober, he was released with a Provincial Offence Notice.
Arrest, Impaired/Over 80- CK26000021
Date: December 31, 2025, Time: 23:49hrs, Location: Pain Court Line, Pain Court
On December 31, 2025, at approximately 23:49 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Pain Court Line in Pain Court.
Investigations revealed that a vehicle had left the roadway and entered a ditch. Upon arrival, officers located a lone occupant seated in the driver’s seat of the vehicle displaying signs of impairment. No injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 25-year-old male from Pain Court, was arrested and transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where breath testing indicated the driver was over the legal limit.
The accused was charged with the following:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired – Blood alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
He was released with conditions and a scheduled future court date of January 19, 2026.
Arrest, FTC/ Facilitate Breach – CK26000021/ CK25078666
Date: December 31, 2025, Time: 20:15hrs Location: McCreary Line, Dresden
On December 31, 2025, at approximately 20:15hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of a male, who was bound by a release order and was observed in the company of an individual he was prohibited from contacting. Officers attended the area and conducted a traffic stop on McCreary Line, Dresden.
As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old male from Dresden was arrested and charged with the following:
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
A 48-year-old female from Camlachie was also arrested for the following:
- Facilitate a Breach of a Release Order
The individuals were transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where they were released with conditions and a scheduled court date.
Arrest, Warrants – CK26000140
Date: January 1, 2026, Time: 15:17hrs, Location: Prospect Street, Tilbury
In May 2024, at approximately 4:52 p.m., Chatham-Kent Police Service officers responded to a reported threat complaint at a residence on Oak Street in Tilbury.
Investigations revealed that on two separate incidents the accused, a 56-year-old male from Tilbury, had made several verbal threats towards both 72-and 69-year-old female victims.
A search incident to arrest resulted in the seizure of ammunition and a quantity of a suspected controlled substance. As a result, the accused was arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Count 1: Uttering threats to cause death
- Count 2: Uttering threats to cause death
- Count 3: Possession of a Substance
- Count 4: Ammunition; knowledge of unauthorized possession
The accused was released with conditions and provided with a future court date which he failed to attend on several occasions. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
On January 1, 2026, at approximately 15:17hrs, as a result of a person stop, the accused was located on Prospect Street, Tilbury and was arrested on an endorsed Failure to Attend Warrant. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where he was later released with conditions and a scheduled court date of February 3, 2026.
Arrest, Threats – CK26000132
Date: January 1, 2025, Time: 14:31hrs. Location: Wallace Street, Wallaceburg
On January 1, 2025, at approximately 14:31hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received numerous phone calls to the Police Service front desk during which threats were made toward police officers. The calls continued over a short period of time.
As a result of the investigation, officers attended a residence on Wallace Street in Wallaceburg. Police located a and arrested a 20-year-old male from Wallaceburg. Further investigations also revealed that the accused was also bound by a probation order with conditions.
The accused was charged with the following offences:
- Count 1: Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death
- Count 2: Harassing Communications
- Count 3: Failure to Comply with Probation Order
- Count 4: Being Intoxicated in a public place
The individual 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.