On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at approximately 12:51 hrs., the Chatham-Kent Police Service requested residents to shelter in place due to an ongoing investigation. Police were responding to a report involving a weapons offence and forcible confinement investigation at a residence on Queens Line in Chatham.
Through the investigation, officers learned that the accused, a 28-year-old male from Windsor carrying a firearm, earlier attended a residence in search of an 18-year-old female victim from Chatham at which time she was removed against her will and sexually assaulted during the incident. Further investigation also determined the accused was in breach of a court-ordered release condition at the time of the incident.
As a result of the investigation, the accused was arrested and charged with the following:
- Count 1 – Pointing a Firearm
- Count 2 – Uttering Threats – cause death or bodily harm
- Count 3 – Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Count 4 – Sexual Assault
- Count 5 – Sexual Assault
- Count 6 – Kidnapping
- Count 7 – Failure to Comply with Release Order
The accused was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where he is currently held for bail.
Through investigation police have determined that this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.
The investigation remains ongoing.