NEWS RELEASE
December 9, 2024
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 189 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 5 people were arrested.
Break and Enter – CK24063437
Yesterday at approximately 1:00 p.m. officers attended an address on Erie Shore Drive in response to a call of a break and enter. Investigation revealed sometime over the past month, unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the cottage and stole an unknown, at this time, number of items.
If anyone has any information regarding this crime, please contact Constable Dean VanHerpe at deanv@chatham-kent.ca . Anonymous callers may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and may be eligible for a cash reward.
R.I.D.E.- (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere)
This morning, Chatham-Kent Police officers conducted a R.I.D.E program on Lacroix Street Municipality. No impaired vehicle operators were observed.
Warrant Arrest- CK24063452
Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:20 p.m. a 36-year-old Chatham man, known to police to have outstanding warrants for his arrest, was observed on King Street, Chatham. He was stopped, arrested, transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
Warrant Arrest – CK24063585
This morning at approximately 3:30 a.m. a 32-year-old Chatham man, known to police to have outstanding warrants for his arrest, was observed on Third Street, Chatham, near Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters. He was stopped, arrested, transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
Report Crime Online
We would like to remind everyone that you may report certain incidents from the comfort of your own home.
Reports that can be submitted online include:
-theft from vehicle (under $5000)
-theft (under $5000)
-lost property
-mischief or damage caused to vehicle / property
-lost or stolen license plates
You may report these incidents online at https://ckpolice.com/online-crime-reporting/
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.
