May 22, 2026, Statistics
| Calls for Service 294 — WTD 1724 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 58 ▲ 11 WTD 266 vs prev day | Property Checks 30 ▲ 2 WTD 179 vs prev day | Arrests 6 ▼ 4 WTD 36 vs prev day |
CK26036548 – Assault
Date: May 22, 2026, 11:47hrs,
Location: Byng Avenue, Chatham, ON
On Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 11:47hrs, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a report of an assault that occurred at a licensed establishment on Byng Avenue in Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that an altercation between two individuals escalated, resulting in one individual being pushed to the ground and sustaining injuries requiring medical assessment.
As a result of the investigation, a 49-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with:
- Assault Causing Bodily Harm
The accused was transported to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters where he was later released with conditions and a future court date of August 11, 2026.
May 23, 2026, Statistics
| Calls for Service 256 ▼ 38 WTD 1980 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 36 ▼ 22 WTD 302 vs prev day | Property Checks 53 ▲ 23 WTD 232 vs prev day | Arrests 7 ▲ 1 WTD 43 vs prev day |
CK26036896 – Break and Enter
Date: May 23, 2026, 20:27hrs
Location: Wellington Street West, Chatham, ON
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 20:27hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a welfare check in the area of Wellington Street West in Chatham. While canvassing the area, officers discovered damage to a nearby commercial property consistent with a break and enter.
Police observed shattered glass and evidence of forced entry before locating a suspect asleep inside the business. Officers also recovered property believed to have been stolen within the building.
As a result of the investigation, a 47-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with:
- Break and enter to commit an Indictable Offence
- Mischief under $5,000
The accused was transported to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
May 24, 2026, Statistics
| Calls for Service 258 ▲ 2 WTD 258 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 30 ▼ 6 WTD 30 vs prev day | Property Checks 21 ▼ 32 WTD 21 vs prev day | Arrests 14 ▲ 7 WTD 14 vs prev day |
CK26037147 – Assault, 17:24hrs
Date: May 24, 2026
Location: St. George Street, Dresden, ON
On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at approximately 17:24hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a disturbance at a residence on St. George Street in Dresden.
Through investigation, police learned the accused allegedly brandished a knife during a verbal dispute, uttered threats, and advanced toward the victim while armed. The victim and a witness were able to retreat safely and contact police.
Officers later attended the residence and arrested the accused without incident.
As a result of the investigation, a 19-year-old Dresden man has been charged with:
- Breach of Recognizance
- Uttering threats to Cause Death
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
The accused was transported to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.