NEWS RELEASE September 8, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 221 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 8 people were arrested.
Police are Looking for the Public’s Assistance CK24043873
Yesterday at approximately 8:00 a.m. police attended an address on Lindsay Road, Chatham, in response to a complaint of a stolen vehicle. The vehicle is a 2004, Chevy Silverado, black in colour last seen with Ontario licence plates AX18296.
If you have any information to assist with this investigation, please contact Constable Craig Zink at craigc@chatham-kent.ca. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Rules of the Road – Drive on Closed Highway.
Police received complaints yesterday of drivers not obeying Road Closure Signs in Wheatley. Drivers are reminded that where signs or traffic control devices have been posted, failure to obey these signs or devices can cost you $110 under the Highway Traffic Act, Section 134(3).
If a road is closed, or congested with construction, find another way.
Woman Arrested for Bail Violation – CK24043907 – On September 7, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m. a 29-year-old Chatham woman breached her bail release with conditions, one being a non-association condition. Investigation revealed that the woman breached the non-association condition with the man in her presence, and was arrested accordingly, transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
Man Arrested for Bail Violation – CK24043900– On September 7, 2024, at approximately 11:45 a.m. a 56-year-old Chatham man was arrested for facilitating the breach of bail conditions for the above listed incident. He was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and later released from custody with a future court date to answer to the charge.
Key Holder Registry – Home or Business
If you are away, and someone you trust is a keyholder to your home or business, please register your residence or business and let us know who will be responsible for your property while you are away.
This contact information is vital should we be called to your home for anything suspicious.
You may also register your home or business if you have an alarm.
For more information, please see https://ckpolice.com/key-holder-registry/
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.
