FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Chatham-Kent Police Service – Daily Report for March 31, 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: 200
-911/PSAP Transfers: 49
-Reportable Calls: 40
-Non-Reportable Calls: 160
-Property Checks: 0
-Community Services/Foot-Patrol: 6
-Arrests: 6
Key Incidents:
Theft – Case# CK25018373
Date: March 31, 2025, Time: 14:00 hrs., Location: Longwoods Road, Chatham
Details:
The Chatham-Kent Police Service has recovered stolen property following a break and enter incident, which was reported on March 25, 2025 (CK25017078). The incident, which occurred between March 21 and March 25, involved the theft of a new tank-less hot water heater.
On March 31, 2025, at approximately 14:00 hours, police received information from a complainant, a 28-year-old male from Chatham, who had identified a listing on social media marketplace that matched the description of the stolen item. Upon investigation, Chatham-Kent Police officers were able to trace the listing to a local residence.
Along with further investigation, Chatham-Kent Police officers confirmed that the water heater matched the one reported stolen.
As a result, the accused, a 34-year-old male from Chatham was placed under arrest for possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 and was later released with a future court date scheduled for April 28, 2025.
Shortly after, the stolen property was recovered and returned to the rightful owner by the Chatham-Kent Police Service.
R.I.D.E-Case# CK25018422
Date: March 31, 2025, Time: 18:19hrs., Location: Chatham-Kent
Details:
On March 31, 2025, Chatham-Kent Police officers conducted a R.I.D.E (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) program at multiple locations throughout the municipality. A total of 374 vehicles were checked. Officers administered 3 Approved Screening Device (ASD) tests, and 6 cautions were issued 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.
