Incident at Victor Lauriston Public School, No Concern for Public Safety. Chatham-Kent, Ontario – On October 16, 2023, at approximately 12:12 p.m., Chatham-Kent Police responded to a report an individual with a firearm was observed near Victor Lauriston Public School in Chatham. Upon arrival, officers located three individuals in a backyard adjacent to the school.…
National Operation Impact Road Safety Campaign Chatham-Kent, Ontario – The Chatham-Kent Police Service is pleased to announce the successful completion of Operation Impact, a national road safety campaign sponsored by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP). The campaign took place over the Thanksgiving weekend and aimed to support Canada’s Road Safety Strategy, reinforcing…
The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 130 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Seven people were arrested, and three were on outstanding warrants. Youth Arrested for Assault CK23054116 At 3:32 p.m., police responded to Fifth Street for an assault investigation. Upon arrival, officers discovered a verbal argument between a young woman and the…
The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 144 calls for service in the last 24 hours. Six people were arrested, and four were on outstanding warrants. Man Arrested for Arson CK23053555 On October 12, 2023, at 2:40 a.m., emergency crews responded to a fire in Bothwell. It was discovered a brush fire had spread to the…
Media Release – Project Breakout Over the last several months the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit has been conducting a probe into drug trafficking within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario. The information gathered during the course of the investigation, other locations, and suspects within…
Police Seek Assistance in an Assault Investigation CK23051467 On October 1, 2023, shortly after midnight, the Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to an assault at Tecumseh Park in Chatham. Upon arrival, police learned two adult men sustained significant non-life-threatening injuries after being assaulted by a group of youths in the park. One victim was transported to…
