NEWS RELEASE October 14, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 132 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 6 people were arrested.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision – Talbot Trail @ Goulet Road and Kendall Road – CK24051599
On October 13, 2024, at approximately 10:35am, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received a call for service regarding a motor vehicle collision on Talbot Trail between Goulet Road, and Kendall Road.
Responding officers attended the area and located the involved vehicles with extensive damage.
The driver of one of the vehicles (a 37-year-old Merlin male) was pronounced deceased on scene, two occupants from the second vehicle were transported to hospital with significant non-life-threatening injury.
This investigating is on-going, and the name of the deceased will not be released at this time out of respect for the family’s privacy.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this young man, as well as to everyone impacted by this tragic collision.
Due to the severity, the Chatham-Kent Police Service Traffic Management unit has taken over the investigation. If anyone has any information to assist with this investigation, please contact Kristen Charron at KristenC@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.
Warrants – CK24051679.
On October 13, 2024, at approximately 8:23pm Police were on general uniform patrol on Murray Street, in Wallaceburg. Uniform officers located a female party walking down the street and were aware that she had a warrant for her arrest.
Responding officer stopped the female party and placed her under arrest. That female party (a 32-year-old female) was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where she was held pending a bail hearing.
Break and enter – CK24051624.
On October 13, 2024, at approximately 2:14pm, the Chatham-Kent Police Service was contacted regarding a break and enter complaint within the city of Chatham, Ontario.
It is believed that a male party entered through a coded door and removed approximately $200.00 in property from that location.
Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Constable Dean VanHerpe at Deanv@chatham-kent.ca. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Warrants – CK24051697.
On October 13, 2024, at approximately 9:46pm, General uniform officers were on patrol and located a male party walking down the street of St Clair Street, Chatham. The officers stopped the male party and through investigation learned that the man had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.
Officers placed the 42-year-old Chatham man under arrested for this outstanding warrant and transported him to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where he was held pending a bail hearing.
9 p.m. Routine
Every night at 9 p.m. homeowners are encouraged to ensure the following checklist is complete:
– Remove valuables and garage door opener from vehicles
– Lock vehicles
– Close overhead garage door
– Lock door between garage and house
– Close and lock all external doors
– Ensure windows are closed and locked
– Turn on an exterior light.
Make the Right Call – Every Call is Important!
False 911 calls are continuing to pull officers away from incidents that require their attention.
911 is to be used for:
Any life-threatening emergency
Reporting crimes in progress
Medical emergencies requiring an ambulance.
Reporting any Fire, Smoke or CO alarm, chemical spill or gas leak
When you call 911, stay on the line until a call taker answers. Do not hang up.
You can also reach Chatham-Kent Police at the following Non-Emergency Numbers…
Call 519-352-1234 extension #9 – Our Dispatch Centre for all non-emergency incidents.
Call 519-352-1234 extension #0 – The Front Desk Officer for advice over the phone.
Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) – Crime Stoppers. If you have information on a crime and wish to remain anonymous. You may be eligible for a cash reward.
If you are looking for resources from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, you can dial 311.
If you are looking for resources from Community and Social Services locally, you can dial 211.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Media Contact Today.
Cst. J. Weedon 7345 – Chatham-Kent Police Service.
