| Calls for Service 238 ▼ 56 WTD 793 vs prev day | Reportable Calls 38 — WTD 125 vs prev day | Property Checks 24 ▼ 4 WTD 96 vs prev day | Arrests 4 ▲ 1 WTD 11 vs prev day |
Threats– CK26082006
Date: November 3, 2026, 14:36 hrs. Location: Chatham
On November 3, 2026, a woman and child exited a business located on St. Clair Street, near McNaughton Avenue in Chatham. As they walked away from the business, a man who was outside allegedly yelled threatening comments directed at the woman and child.
The woman immediately left the area with the child and contacted police.
Officers responded, located the man, and arrested him without incident.
A 32-year-old Chatham-Kent man was charged with:
- Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
Weapons– CK26082057
Date: November 3, 2026, 20:36 hrs. Location: Blenheim
On November 3, 2026, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to a disturbance at a business on Talbot Street West in Blenheim.
Witnesses reported that a man was involved in a verbal dispute with a woman and was carrying a sledgehammer. The man allegedly yelled at individuals in the area before leaving on foot prior to police arrival.
Officers attended and spoke with the involved parties and witnesses. Through the investigation, police formed grounds to believe the man had possessed a sledgehammer and a knife for a purpose dangerous to the public peace.
As a result of the investigation, officers attended a residence in Blenheim and located the man. He was arrested without incident.
Further investigation revealed the man was bound by a probation order prohibiting him from possessing weapons as defined by the Criminal Code.
A 37-year-old Blenheim man was charged with:
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
- Failure to Comply with a Probation Order
He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters and held pending a bail hearing.
Warrants
CK26081947 – On November 3, 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police located a 47-year-old Chatham Township man near Bothwell who was wanted on outstanding Chatham-Kent Police Service warrants for failing to attend court in relation to theft and possession of stolen property charges. He was arrested and turned over to Chatham-Kent Police Service officers for transportation to court.
CK26082027 – Also on November 3, 2026,members of the Ontario Provincial Police located a 38-year-old Chatham man on Highway 401 who was wanted on an outstanding Chatham-Kent Police Service bench warrant for failing to attend court in regard to an assault charge. He was arrested and transported to Chatham-Kent Police Headquarters, where he was later released with a future court date.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service thanks the Ontario Provincial Police for their assistance.
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