The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 167 calls for service in the last 24 hours. There were 12 arrests.
Man Arrested for Uttering Threats- CK24006829
At approximately 3:00 p.m. yesterday, police responded Barth Street area, in Chatham for a complaint of uttering threats
Officers arrived and located the 37-year-old Chatham man who is presently before the courts for uttering threats to his landlord. Further investigation revealed him uttering threats again.
The man was arrested for uttering threats, transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
Man Arrested for Bail Violations – CK24006851
At approximately 5:30 p.m. yesterday, police received several complaints about a man breaching his court release conditions in Wheatley. Officers attended an address on Erie Street North, Wheatley and located the 45-year-old Wheatley man who is known to police.
After investigating, he was arrested for Uttering Threats and Failure to Comply with his release orders. The man was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
Man Arrested for Bail Violations – CK24006867
At approximately 7:36 p.m. last night, police responded to calls of a suspicious person loitering in front of the LCBO store on Wellington Street, Chatham. Upon arrival, the officers observed a 32-year-old Chatham man, known to police, who is on court release conditions not to attend the LCBO.
He was arrested for Failure to Comply with his release orders. The man was transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters and lodged for a bail hearing.
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.
