FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Chatham-Kent Police Service – Daily Report for March 26, 2025
The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 24 hours. Below is a summary of the key events, including arrests, investigations, and other notable occurrences.
Spotlight:
-Total Calls for Service: 229
-911/PSAP Transfers: 48
-Reportable Calls: 44
-Non-Reportable Calls: 185
-Property Checks: 52
-Community Services/Foot-Patrol: 9
-Domestics: 2
-Arrests: 4
Key Incidents:
Warrants – Case# CK25017319
Date: March 26, 2025, Time: 17:52hrs hrs., Location: Queen Street, Chatham
Details:
On May 6, 2024, at approximately 06:55 hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service observed a silver Honda Civic parked beside a small storage shed in Tilbury. An officer approached, believing vehicle appeared put of place due to the time and location. Upon approach a 38-year-old male from Chatham-Kent was seen walking away from the area, while a 44-year-old female remained in the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The shed door was found insecure while the vehicle was observed to contain various tools, including:
•Fiskars pole saw/pruner
•4450 Champion generator
•Red gas can
•½” 18V Dewalt Drill
•Stihl chainsaw MS260
•Large ball diamond rake
•Square shovel
•12” Rigid compound miter saw
Further investigation confirmed that the property was stolen. The items were seized and returned to the rightful owner. The female suspect was arrested and charged with Break and Enter to commit theft and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000. Her vehicle was towed, and she was released then with a future court date of June 10, 2024. The male suspect was also arrested and charged with the same offences.
On March 26, 2025, at approximately 17:52 hrs., officers located the female accused on Queen Street in Chatham. She was arrested on reasonable and probable grounds in relation to her outstanding warrants in the 2024 incident (CK24020239). Additionally, the female accused possessed an outstanding warrant (CK24025981) for Personation with Intent to Gain Advantage (Identity Fraud).
She was released with conditions and a scheduled court date of April 28, 2025.
R.I.D.E PROGRAM
Originating in Etobicoke in 1977, the R.I.D.E. program began as a local initiative to reduce impaired driving in the west end of Metropolitan Toronto. The event’s success led to Canada-wide adoption of R.I.D.E., now known as Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere. R.I.D.E. programs operate year-round, with a heavier emphasis during the winter holidays.
CK25017327 – RIDE @ Chatham-Kent
On March 26, 2025, the Chatham-Kent Police Service conducted the RIDE program throughout Chatham-Kent. It was noted that 360 vehicles were stopped, 3 tests were conducted, and 5 warnings were issued. Including 2 under the Highway Traffic Act.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We continue to monitor ongoing investigations and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in maintaining public safety. For more information or media inquiries, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service Corporate Communications Coordinator Mrs. Shelomi Legall at shelomil@chatham-kent.ca or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.
End of Release
This release is intended for general informational purposes and does not disclose any personal or confidential information about individuals involved. All arrested individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
