Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 207 calls for service in the last 24 hours.
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• Total Calls for Service: 207
• 911/PSAP Transfers: 52
• Reportable Calls: 55
• Non-Reportable Calls: 152
• Property Checks: 5
• Community Services/Foot-Patrol: 9
• Arrests: 6
Weapons- Case# CK25024642
Date: April 29, 2025, Time: 16:16hrs, Location: Duncan Street, Wallaceburg.
Details:
On February 24, 2025, police were called to stand by and keep the peace as a homeowner searched their Wallaceburg residence after the eviction of the man and woman. While present, officers discovered two firearms hidden between the mattress and headboard of the bedroom. Both firearms were found without the required safety locks, and upon further inspection, one was identified as a prohibited weapon due to alterations made to it.
A subsequent query with the Canadian Firearms Registry revealed that neither the man nor the woman held valid firearms licenses. Further investigation revealed the man was bound by a Prohibition Order that had been imposed in March 2023, prohibiting him from possessing any firearms or ammunition for life.
Despite efforts by the police to locate them, both parties remained at large. A warrant was issued for their arrest.
On April 29, 2025, the man was located and arrested on Duncan Street in Wallaceburg. He is currently being held at police headquarters pending a bail hearing.
The 39-year-old Chatham-Kent man now faces multiple charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, including:
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm
• Possession of a firearm knowing it is unauthorized
• Possession of a prohibited firearm knowing that its possession is unauthorized
• Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
• Tampering with a serial number
• Careless storage of a firearm X 2
• Possession contrary to a prohibition order X 4
The 40-year-old Chatham-Kent woman remains on the wanted list.
IPV- Case# CK25024693
Date: April 29, 2025, Time: 20:46hrs, Location: Chatham
Details:
On April 29, 2025, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received a 911 call from a Chatham residence, indicating a distressing situation. Police arrived at the scene to find the man inside the home exhibiting concerning behaviour, including damaging drywall with pliers.
Given the circumstances, officers took immediate action to ensure the safety of the victim. The accused was arrested without incident.
Through investigation the officers learned the accused was bound by a Probation Order issued on April 17, 2025, related to previous domestic charges involving the same victim.
As a result, the 37-year-old Chatham man was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada, including:
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Mischief Under $5000
• Uttering Threats
• Assault with a Weapon
He is currently being held at police headquarters pending a bail hearing.
