The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 211 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 10 people were arrested. There were 87 911 hang-up calls.
Multiple people arrested on warrants in Chatham CK23030631
Shortly before 10:30am on July 17, 2023, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received information regarding potential stolen property being brought into a house on Baxter Street in Chatham.
Officers attended the scene a short time later and through investigation found multiple stolen items in the home, as well as multiple unwanted people in the residence. 6 people were arrested as a result of possession of property obtained by crime, and warrants for their arrest.
A 25-year-old Chatham man was arrested for possessing property obtained by crime. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service to be booked, lodged, and held for a bail hearing.
A 25-year-old Chatham man was found to have a warrant out for his arrest for failing to attend court. The male was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters to be booked, lodged, and was held for a bail hearing.
A 39-year-old Leamington man who was on the property was found to have a warrant for his arrest. Officers transported him to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters to be booked, lodged, and released with conditions and a future court date.
A 26-year-old Chatham woman found on the property had a warrant for her arrest for failing to attend court. Officers arrested the female, transported her to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where she was booked, lodged, and held for a bail hearing.
A 42-year-old Chatham woman who was also the subject of a warrant for her arrest was found on the property. Officers arrested her for failing to comply with her release order. The woman was released on scene with a future court date.
A 41-year-old Chatham man was also with the group of individuals inside the residence. Through investigation it was determined that he was the subject of a warrant for his arrest. Officers also arrested that male party for failing to attend court. He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters to be booked, lodged, and held for a bail hearing.
Police Investigating a Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision on Victoria Road CK23030659
On Saturday, June 17, 2023 around 1:00 pm, emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Victoria Road at Gosnell Line near Ridgetown. The collision involved two vehicles.
The driver, a 32-year-old Chatham woman, was driving a vehicle containing a 13-year-old passenger on Gosnell Line. The vehicle collided with another vehicle travelling northbound on Victoria Road. The driver of this vehicle, a 60-year-old Chatham woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. A 60-year-old passenger was seriously injured and was transported to London via air ambulance where she is listed in stable condition. The 32-year-old woman and the 13-year-old passenger both received non-life threatening injuries and were transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance where they are in fair condition.
Out of respect for the family, the name of the deceased driver will not be released at this time.
The Traffic Management Unit has taken over the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Josh Flikweert at joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.
Police Investigating a Fatal Motorcycle Collision on Coutts Line CK23030733
On Saturday, June 17, 2023 around 6:30 p.m. emergency personnel responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Coutts Line. The collision involved a motorcycle with a single occupant only.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 52-year-old Sombra man was travelling eastbound on Coutts Line near Baert Road when he lost control of the vehicle and stuck a ditch. Unfortunately, the driver sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision.
Out of respect for the family, the name of the motorcycle driver will not be released at this time.
The Traffic Management Unit has taken over the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Josh Flikweert at joshuaf@chatham-kent.ca or 519-355-1092.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service offers their sincere condolences to the victims, and families of both deceased parties involved in both motor vehicle collisions.
