The Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS) responded to a variety of incidents over the past 24 hours. Below is a summary of the key events.
Break and Enter – CK25074134
Date: December 10, 2025, Time: 05:55 hrs, Location: Queen Street., Chatham (VIA Rail)
On December 10, 2025, at approximately 5:55 hrs, the Chatham-Kent Police Service received a request for assistance from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) regarding an unauthorized person on board a VIA Rail train.
Investigations revealed that a 46-year-old male from London, was on board a VIA Rail passenger train travelling from Windsor towards Chatham. Upon the train’s arrival, the individual was located on the rear engine.
He was arrested and charged with the following:
- Count 1: Break and Enter – with intent to Commit Indictable Offence
He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters, where he was released with a scheduled future court date of January 19, 2025.
Arrest, Impaired – CK25074259
Date: December 10, 2025, Time: 20:11 hrs, Location: Merritt Avenue, Chatham
On December 10, 2025, at approximately 20:11hrs, a Chatham-Kent Police Service officer, while on patrol, observed a motor vehicle travelling westbound on Richmond Street in Chatham with a partially lit rear licence plate light. A traffic stop was conducted on Merritt Avenue, Chatham.
During the investigation, driver identified as a 49-year-old male from Chatham, displayed signs of impairment. The individual also provided expired legal documentation.
He was transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters for additional breath testing and provided a sample in excess of the legal limit. He was Charged with the following offences:
- Count 1: Adult operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Count 2: Improper number plate light
- Count 3: Fail to Surrender Insurance Card
He was later released with a scheduled future court date of December 30, 2025.
Traffic Enforcement – CK25074269
Date: December 10, 2025, Time: 21:03 hrs, Location: Middle Line, Charing Cross
On December 10, 2025, at approximately 21:03 hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service officers conducted a traffic stop on Middle Line after an ALPR alert was received for a suspended driver.
During the traffic stop, a driver a 33-year-old male from Chatham was found to be driving while suspended. He was charged with the following offence:
- Count 1: Driving while suspended
He was later released on two Part III Summonses. The vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days
Fail To Comply – CK25074329
Date: December 10, 2025, Time: 2:50 hrs, Location: Sandys Street, Chatham
On December 10, 2025, at approximately 2:50 hrs, Chatham-Kent Police Service conducted a traffic stop on Sandys Street in Chatham in relation to Highway Traffic Act Offences.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the driver, 23-year-old-male from Chatham was breaching his court-ordered conditions by communicating with a 32-year-old female from Chatham, who was the passenger in the vehicle.
The accused was charged with the following offence:
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
The female passenger was also charged with the following offence:
- Failure to Comply with Release Order
Both individuals were transported to the Chatham-Kent Police Service Headquarters where the male was also issued four Part III notices for HTA offences. He is currently held for bail. The female accused was released with a scheduled future court date of January 13, 2025.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community. We continue to monitor ongoing investigations and encourage residents to report any suspicious activities to assist in maintaining public safety. For more information or media inquiries, please contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service Corporate Communications – Shelomi Legall at shelomil@chatham-kent.ca or Tel: (519) 436-6600, ext. 80648.
End of Release
This release is intended for general informational purposes and does not disclose any personal or confidential information about individuals involved. All arrested individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.