October 16, 2026, Statistics:
| Calls for Service 251 ▲ 2 WTD 1561 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 45 ▼ 6 WTD 265 vs prev day | Property Checks 24 ▼ 10 WTD 205 vs prev day | Arrests 6 ▼ 1 WTD 35 vs prev day |
CK26076867 – Theft
Date: October 16, 2026, 07:37 hrs
Location: Thelma Street, Chatham, ON
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 07:37 hrs, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a theft complaint regarding stolen credit cards. Police received information that the victim in this matter had their wallet stolen from a vehicle parked in a residential driveway located on Thelma Street in Chatham.
Through investigation, officers determined that the stolen credit card had been used to make several unauthorized purchases at local businesses.
Officers obtained video and reviewed video surveillance footage from the business which assisted in identifying two individuals believed to be responsible.
Later that day, officers located one of the individuals, a Chatham man, while responding to an unrelated call for service. The man was arrested in connection with the investigation.
During a search incident to arrest, officers also located suspected fentanyl in his possession. The substance was seized and submitted for further analysis.
As a result of the investigation, 41-year-old Chatham man has been subsequently charged with:
- Two counts of theft of credit card
- Two counts of possession of credit card
- Two counts of unauthorized use of credit card
- Two counts of fraud under $5,000
- One count of possession of a controlled substance
The Chatham man was then transported to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters where he was held pending a bail hearing.
A second individual, a Chatham woman has also been identified in connection with the investigation and face charges of:
- Two counts of theft of credit card
- Two counts of possession of credit card
- Two counts of unauthorized use of credit card
- Two counts of fraud under $5,000.
The woman remains outstanding, and police are continuing efforts to locate her.
CK26076891 – Theft
Date: October 16, 2026, 09:48 hrs
Location: King Street West, Chatham, ON
On Friday, October 16, 2026, at approximately 09:48 hrs, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded a report of a theft complaint at a business located on King Street West in the city of Chatham.
Through investigation, police learned that a male suspect had entered the business and grabbed money from the counter and fled the area on foot right after.
Police attended the area and located the male suspect shortly after in the area of Third Street.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old Chatman man has been arrested and charged with:
- One count of theft under $5,000
- Two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused was then transported to Chatham-Kent Police headquarters where he was released on a form 10 undertaking with conditions and a future court date of January 11, 2027.
October 17, 2026, Statistics:
| Calls for Service 209 ▼ 42 WTD 1770 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 34 ▼ 11 WTD 299 vs prev day | Property Checks 17 ▼ 7 WTD 222 vs prev day | Arrests 7 ▲ 1 WTD 42 vs prev day |
CK26077084 – Impaired / Over 80+
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 02:29 hrs
Location: Keil Drive North, Chatham, ON
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at approximately 02:29 hrs, Chatham-Kent Police were conducting speed enforcement on Grand Avenue West in Chatham when officers observed a motor vehicle travelling 77km/h in a posted 50km/h zone.
Officers conducted a traffic stop on Keil Drive North and administered a roadside alcohol screening test. The driver registered a fail and was arrested for impaired operation.
The driver was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters or further breath testing.
As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old Chatham man was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Speeding 77km/h in 50km/h zone
The accused was released on form 10 undertaking with a future court date of November 23, 2026.
October 18, 2026, Statistics:
| Calls for Service 258 ▲ 49 WTD 258 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 29 ▼ 5 WTD 29 vs prev day | Property Checks 46 ▲ 29 WTD 46 vs prev day | Arrests 4 ▼ 3 WTD 4 vs prev day |
CK26077452 – Theft
Date: October 18, 2026, 14:13 hrs
Location: McNaughton Avenue, Wallaceburg, ON
On Sunday, October 18, 2026, at approximately 14:13 hrs, responded to a business located on McNaughton Avenue in Wallaceburg for a theft complaint.
Information was received that a male party was attempting to steal and conceal items on himself and attempted to leave the store when confronted by staff members.
Police subsequently attended the businesses and arrested a 35-year-old Wallaceburg man.
As a result of the investigation the Wallaceburg man has been charged with:
- Theft under $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The accused was then released on a form 9 appearance notice with a future court date of January 18, 2027.
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