On February 19, 2026, at approximately 18:11 hrs, members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a warrant at a residence on Sarah Crescent, Chatham. As a result, six individuals were arrested for possession of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.
Those charged include:
- A 27-year-old male from Brampton
- A 30-year-old female from Chatham
- A 36-year-old male from Chatham
- A 27-year-old male from Chatham
- A 34-year-old male from Chatham
- A 20-year-old male from Chatham
A systematic search of the residence was conducted by members of the Intelligence Unit and resulted in the seizure of the following:
- 354 grams of methamphetamine
- 186 grams of cocaine
- 69 grams of fentanyl
- A loaded Glock 26 Gen 5 9mm handgun
- Digital scales
- Packaging materials
- A debt list
- Canadian currency
- Counterfeit Canadian currency
The estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $53,640.
As a result of the investigation the accused have been charged with the following offences and all individuals were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
- Possession for the Purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S. 5(2) CDSA
- Possession of a firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized S. 92(1) CC
- Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition S. 95 CC
- Careless Storage of a Firearm S. 86 CC
- Possession of Counterfeit Currency S. 450 CC
- Possession of Hydromorphone S. 4(1) CDSA
- Possession Contrary to Order S. 117.01 CC (28-year-old male only)
- Fail to Comply with Release Order S. 145(5) CC– Not to possess any weapons defined by the criminal code (36-year-old male only)
- Possession Contrary to Order S. 117.01 CC (27-year-old male only)
- Possession Contrary to Order S. 117.01 CC (34-year-old female only)
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to disrupting illegal drug activity and removing illegal firearms from our community. Anyone with information related to drug or firearm activity is encouraged to contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service at 519‑436‑6600. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477).