FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday May 16, 2025
Chatham-Kent Police Service – Daily Report for May 15, 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: 236
-911/PSAP Transfers:74
-Reportable Calls: 48
-Non-Reportable Calls: 188
-Property Checks: 4
-Community Services/Foot-Patrol: 2
-Arrests: 10
Key Incidents:
Arrest, Mischief- CK25028156
Date: May 14, 2025, Time 14:44hrs., Location: Queen Street, Chatham
On May 15, 2025, at approximately 14:44 hrs., police responded to a disturbance at a local pharmacy in Chatham. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male from Chatham who had sustained lacerations to his hand. He was arrested for mischief after being observed breaking a window at the business.
Further investigation revealed that the individual was in violation of court-ordered conditions not to communicate with or be near a 26-year-old female from Chatham. These conditions stemmed from a previous intimate partner violence (IPV) charge.
Additionally, according to witness statements and video evidence, the accused initiated a verbal altercation with the victim and was seen as agitated and yelling before punching the front glass door of the pharmacy, causing it to break. Security footage also revealed that the accused struck the glass several times before fleeing the scene.
The accused was arrested by the Chatham-Kent Police service and is currently being held for bail. He is facing the following charges:
• Count 1: Fail to comply with undertaking
• Count 2: Mischief
RIDE Program
Canada Road Safety Week is currently underway and runs from May 13 -19, 2025. This seven-day national campaign aims to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world. The annual awareness initiative is designed to increase public compliance with safe driving practices to save lives and reduce injuries on Canada’s roads. The campaign continues to focus on eliminating impaired, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and driving without a seatbelt. Several Traffic Enforcement initiatives were conducted by CKPS Traffic unit and front patrol officers throughout the Municipality within the last 24 hours.
• CK25028261 – RIDE, Main Street, Ridgetown @ 23:33 hrs. A total of 40 vehicles were checked. There were no infractions or warnings.
• CK25028266 – RIDE, Fifth Street, Chatham @ 01:20 hrs. A total of 18 vehicles were checked. There were 1 1 refusal arrest.
• CK25028253 – RIDE, Murray Street, Wallaceburg @ 22:21 hrs. A total of 135 vehicles were checked, 1 ASD test was administered which resulted in 1 Over 80 arrest. Officers issued 6 Highway Traffic Act Warnings.
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.
